'Rent is too Damn High' party founder announces retirement from politics

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Jimmy McMillan didn't end up winning any elections, but he sure left his mark.

The founder of "The Rent is too Damn High" party announced that he's retiring from politics.
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McMillan became an internet sensation when he ran for governor of New York State in 2010.

He won less than 1% of the vote.

He also ran for mayor.

McMillan says he's retiring because of a lack of public support for his agenda.
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