"I've brought ridiculousness to politics, and he saw an opening and he jumped on in there," Supreme said.

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This is Vermin Supreme — a staple of the New Hampshire presidential primary.

"Well of course I believe that I paved the way for Donald Trump," Supreme said. "I've brought ridiculousness to politics, and he saw an opening and he jumped on in there."

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"There's plenty of room for me in this mess," Supreme said. "For sure."

Supreme has run for president in every election since 1992. And his unique platform has been mostly consistent.

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"I have four planks to my platform," said Supreme. "Zombie preparedness ... time travel research ... mandatory toothbrushing laws ... free ponies for all Americans."