Politicos Grasp at Champions’ Coattails
Campaign to co-opt #NationalSuperheroDay takes flight

A “holiday” dreamed up by comic book creators to celebrate their favorite fantasy characters does not appear to be immune from political interference.
It’s been 20-plus years since Marvel employees unleashed National Superhero Day upon the world.
Based on a recent flurry of activity across the social mediasphere, it would appear that pols and activists, though somewhat late, are excited about joining the party.
Hero Worship
It’s #NationalSuperheroDay so let’s do this right pic.twitter.com/hUjFKg6w1N
— Andrew Aydin (@andrewaydin) April 28, 2016
“March” co-author Andrew Aydin knows civil rights icon John Lewis of Georgia is the real deal .
Sidekickin’ It
Mighty Mitchell is a young superhero fighting for #CuresNow: https://t.co/lg9jNXpm7r Happy #NationalSuperHeroDay! pic.twitter.com/ygNvPZvxmw
— Gus Bilirakis (@RepGusBilirakis) April 28, 2016
Florida Republican Gus Bilirakis is fine with getting the other guy’s back.
The Distress Call
On #NationalSuperheroDay, please support @BernieSanders– one of the few real superheroes fighting for us right now!! pic.twitter.com/douKliqJU7
— World For Bernie (@WorldForBernie) April 28, 2016
Fans of White House hopeful Bernard Sanders won’t back down .
Vote or Die
In honor of #NationalSuperheroDay, which free market hero would you be?
— AFP (@AFPhq) April 28, 2016
These are worse than being able to calm jittery squirrels.
A Wing and a Prayer
It’s #NationalSuperheroDay! Wishing @MarcoRubio would fly in and save our this election. Retweet if you agree! pic.twitter.com/e9Koz0q9gw
— OnlyMarco2016 (@OnlyMarco2016) April 28, 2016
Breaking up is hard to do, right Sen. Rubio?
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