Remember that John McCain attack ad that compared Barack Obama to airhead celebrities Britney Spears and Paris Hilton? Well, it seems that John McCain has unleashed something far worse than accusations of race baiting or mud slinging. He’s unleashed the full star power of Paris Hilton herself. The hotel heiress has posted a clip on popular video site Funny or Die running for President. From the video:

Hey America, I’m Paris Hilton and I’m a celebrity too. Only I’m not from the olden days and I’m not promising change like that other guy. I’m just hot.

But then that wrinkly white haired guy used me in his campaign ad, which I guess means I’m running for president. So thanks for the endorsement white-haired dude and I want America to know that, like, I’m totally ready to lead.

She’s even mastered the art of triangulation and campaigning from the centre. Case in point, her energy policy at 1:06 in the clip. Wonder what she has to say about the subprime mortgage crisis and the war in Iraq?

Paris Hilton runs for President