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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


At some point the [[Earth]] united under a planetary government. This [[Earth government|government]] and its flag seem to be modelled after those of the USA, which may imply the country seized control of the planet. The '''President of Earth''' is the planet's head of state, with elections being held at regular intervals<!--3 years probably--> or following a president's death, as in the case of the late [[President McNeal]]. Presidents may be any species, model of robot or cyborg as long as they receive enough votes. As of late [[3000]], the current president is [[Richard Nixon's head]].
At some point the [[Earth]] united under a planetary government. This [[Earth government|government]] and its flag seem to be modelled after those of the USA, which may imply the country seized control of the planet. The '''President of Earth''' is the planet's head of state, with elections being held at regular intervals<!--3 years probably--> or following a president's death, as in the case of the late [[President McNeal]]. Presidents may be any species, model of robot or cyborg as long as they receive enough votes, but they must be of [[Earth|Earthican]] citizenship (born on Earth). As of late [[3000]], the current president is [[Richard Nixon's head]].


=== History ===
=== History ===
Earth has had numerous presidents, both [[humans]], [[robots]] and [[aliens]]. After [[President McNeal]] was killed by [[Omicronians]] in an attack in year [[3000]], [[Earth presidential election, 3000|an election]] was held, which [[Richard Nixon's head]] won.  
Earth has had numerous presidents, both [[humans]], [[robots]] and [[aliens]]. After [[President McNeal]] was killed by [[Omicronians]] in an attack in year [[3000]], [[Earth presidential election, 3000|an election]] was held, which [[Richard Nixon's head]] won.  


Nixon held the title until the [[Third Omicronian Invasion of Earth]] in [[3010]], in which he forfeited and Omicronian leader [[Lrrr]] gained office. While the Omicronians later left Earth, Nixon has since not been seen as the president in an episode (nor have anyone else). According to a comment by [[David X. Cohen]] in an interview, however, it's probably safe to assume Nixon regained office.<ref name="Cohen" />
Nixon held the title until the [[Third Omicronian Invasion of Earth]] in [[3010]], in which he forfeited and Omicronian leader [[Lrrr]] gained office. The Omicronians leave after the invasion and Nixon is not seen again as president, however according to a comment by [[David X. Cohen]] in an interview, it's probably safe to assume Nixon regained office.<ref name="Cohen" /> Nixon appears again in office in [[The Futurama Holiday Spectacular]] {{et|6ACV13}} (non-canon), and in [[Cold Warriors]] {{et|6ACV24}} discussing strategy with [[Zapp Brannigan]] and the Surgeon General, [[Dr. Ogden Wernstrom]].


According to a June 2011 interview with ''Futurama'' co-creator [[David X. Cohen]], a [[season 7]] episode will feature [[3012]] [[Earth presidential election, 3012|presidential elections]], where [[Richard Nixon's head|Nixon]] is challenged.<ref name="Cohen">{{cite web |url=http://www.ugo.com/tv/futurama-david-x-cohen-interview-1?cmpid=rss-tv |title=Futurama's David X. Cohen Speaks From The World of Tomorrow! |work= |author=Cohen, David X.|date=23 June, 2011|accessdate=2011-6-23|speaker={{n|Cohen|David X.}} |quote='So we're also planning a 3012 presidential election with a candidate who challenges Nixon, except that people begin to suspect that the candidate was actually not born on earth, and they demand to see his earth certificate. That's one that we're working on.'}}</ref>
Nixon was challenged in [[Earth presidential election, 3012|another election]] in [[3012]], with his biggest opponent being {{cat|Senator}} [[Chris Travers]] {{et|7ACV03}}. While Travers' campaign intially faltered, Leela helped him reinvigorate it and he eventually won the election. Nixon's loss, however, caused Travers to fade away. In the timeline where Nixon won, cheap alien labor was eliminated and Earth's economy collapsed. Working class humans were eliminated by Nixon to make [[Soylent products#Soylent Majority|Soylent Majority]], and [[robots]] were left with all jobs. When a robot uprising occured, the last remnants of humanity hid underground. Travers was sent back in time to run against Nixon. With Nixon's loss, the robot uprising never occurred and Travers was never sent back in time. All traces of Travers from the election eventually disappeared and Nixon won the election.


=== Presidents ===
=== Presidents ===
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=== Candidates ===
=== Candidates ===
Candidates for [[Earth presidential election, 3000|3000 elections]].
;Candidates for [[Earth presidential election, 3000|3000 elections]]
*[[John Jackson]]
*[[John Jackson]]
*[[Jack Johnson]]
*[[Jack Johnson]]
*[[Richard Nixon's head]] (won)
;Candidates for [[Earth presidential election, 3012|3012 elections]]
*[[Chris Travers]]
*[[Richard Nixon's head]] (won)
*[[Richard Nixon's head]] (won)


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<gallery>
File:FXJKHR.jpg|[[FXJKHR]], the 60th president.
File:FXJKHR.jpg|[[FXJKHR]], the 60th president.
File:President McNeal 2.jpg|250px|thumb|[[President McNeal]] the moments before his death.
File:President McNeal 1.jpg|[[President McNeal]] was president until his death in the year [[3000]] {{et|1ACV12}}.
File:Robo Nixon.png|[[Richard Nixon's head|Nixon]], the current president of Earth.
File:Robo Nixon.png|[[Richard Nixon's head|Nixon]], the current president of Earth.
File:Lrr.jpg|The [[Omicronians|Omicronian]] [[Lrrr]] was briefly president in [[3011]] {{et|6ACV11}}.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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=== Appearances ===
=== Appearances ===
*{{e|12}}
 
*{{e|A Head in the Polls}}
{{appear-begin}}
*{{e|War Is the H-Word}}
*{{e|1ACV12}}
*{{e|Insane in the Mainframe}} (on 1000 dollar bill)
*{{e|2ACV03}}
*{{e|Time Keeps on Slippin'}}
*{{e|2ACV08}}
*{{e|Anthology of Interest II}}
*{{e|2ACV17}}
*{{e|A Taste of Freedom}}
*{{e|3ACV11}}
*{{e|Crimes of the Hot}}
*{{e|3ACV14}}
*{{e|Three Hundred Big Boys}}
*{{e|3ACV18}}
*{{e|72}}
*{{e|4ACV05}}
*{{e|4ACV08}}
*{{e|4ACV16}}
*{{e|4ACV18}}
*{{f|1}}
*{{f|2}}
*{{f|4}}
*{{e|6ACV02}}
*{{e|6ACV10}}
*{{e|6ACV11}}
*{{e|6ACV13}}{{disputed canon}}
*{{e|6ACV23}}
*{{e|7ACV03}}
*{{clink|US#006|Xmas Time Is Fear}}
*{{clink|US#006|Xmas Time Is Fear}}
*{{clink|US#009|Freaky Fry-day}}
*{{clink|US#009|Freaky Fry-day}}
*{{clink|US#016|Six Characters in Search of a Story}}
*{{clink|US#014|Six Characters in Search of a Story}}
*{{clink|US#022|A Fit Worse Than Death}}
*{{clink|US#022|A Fit Worse than Death}}
*{{clink|US#045|Anthology of Interest II (comic)}}
*{{clink|US#031|As the Wormhole Turns}}
*{{clink|US#035|Son of the Sun}}
*{{clink|US#041|Soldier Boys}}
*{{clink|US#046|Follow the Reader}}
*{{clink|US#048|Claw and Order}}
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
{{appear-end}}
 
== See also ==


== References ==
*[[Presidential bodyguards]]
{{reflist}}


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[[Category:Earth presidents| ]]
[[Category:Rulers of astronomical objects]]
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Latest revision as of 09:18, 16 October 2017

President of Earth
Richard Nixon's Head.jpg
LocationWashington D.C.
Organisation typePresidency
First appearance"When Aliens Attack" (1ACV12)
Episode

President of Earth is the title held by the leader of the Earth government. The President is usually selected through elections held throughout Earth.

Overview

At some point the Earth united under a planetary government. This government and its flag seem to be modelled after those of the USA, which may imply the country seized control of the planet. The President of Earth is the planet's head of state, with elections being held at regular intervals or following a president's death, as in the case of the late President McNeal. Presidents may be any species, model of robot or cyborg as long as they receive enough votes, but they must be of Earthican citizenship (born on Earth). As of late 3000, the current president is Richard Nixon's head.

History

Earth has had numerous presidents, both humans, robots and aliens. After President McNeal was killed by Omicronians in an attack in year 3000, an election was held, which Richard Nixon's head won.

Nixon held the title until the Third Omicronian Invasion of Earth in 3010, in which he forfeited and Omicronian leader Lrrr gained office. The Omicronians leave after the invasion and Nixon is not seen again as president, however according to a comment by David X. Cohen in an interview, it's probably safe to assume Nixon regained office.[1] Nixon appears again in office in The Futurama Holiday Spectacular (6ACV13) (non-canon), and in Cold Warriors (6ACV24) discussing strategy with Zapp Brannigan and the Surgeon General, Dr. Ogden Wernstrom.

Nixon was challenged in another election in 3012, with his biggest opponent being Senator Chris Travers (7ACV03). While Travers' campaign intially faltered, Leela helped him reinvigorate it and he eventually won the election. Nixon's loss, however, caused Travers to fade away. In the timeline where Nixon won, cheap alien labor was eliminated and Earth's economy collapsed. Working class humans were eliminated by Nixon to make Soylent Majority, and robots were left with all jobs. When a robot uprising occured, the last remnants of humanity hid underground. Travers was sent back in time to run against Nixon. With Nixon's loss, the robot uprising never occurred and Travers was never sent back in time. All traces of Travers from the election eventually disappeared and Nixon won the election.

Presidents

Former US presidents, without a suitable new body, are ineligible to be president.

Candidates

Candidates for 3000 elections
Candidates for 3012 elections

Image gallery

Additional Info

Trivia

Appearances

See also

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Cohen