He ran a humorous television campaign dressed as a clown with a blond wig and colorful costume, and spouting riffs like 'What does a federal deputy do? I have no idea -- but vote for me and I'll let you know.'
Detractors, including several longtime lawmakers, said Oliveira was bringing Brazil's congress -- known for its many corruption scandals -- into disrepute, and challenged his candidacy on literacy grounds.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a former shoeshine boy and metalworker, called the demand for the test an 'idiocy' disrespecting those who voted for Oliveira.
Brazil clown secures congress seat after literacy test
(via JWZ)
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