
New Jersey's star musician still the favorite to win election
BY ALICIA CRUZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
Wyclef Jean's bid for president of his homeland, Haiti, won't be supported by former band mate and friend, Prakazrel Samuel Michel, better known as Pras.
The Associated Press quoted the actor and film producer as saying that while he loves Jean "dearly," he does not "support his policies."
The Haitian American, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, said he believed Jean's opponent Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly, is better suited for the job.
"I endorse Michel Martell as the next president of Haiti because he is the most competent candidate for the job," Pras said in a statement. "Our beautiful homeland has experienced such devastation and I believe he is the only who can lead the country into a brighter future."
Actor Sean Penn reverberated Michel's sentiments during an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer......MORE
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