MOVIES - Oct. 18, 1991
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Presidential Hopeful: Actor-activist Tom Laughlin, who starred in the 1977 film “Billy Jack Goes to Washington,” wants to make the trip in real life and says he will officially announce his candidacy for President of the United States on Sunday. “It is time to give government back to the citizen legislator and away from the professional politician,” says Laughlin, who will make his announcement in Milwaukee where he grew up. He plans to address issues such as national health insurance, tax cut reforms, educational standards and term limitations for elected officials.
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