Hillary Clinton's conviction that our next president must be a "fighter" now has literal representation: Fighter of Foo Dave Grohl has announced his candidacy as an Independent.

HARP magazine's new issue showcases the "worldwide exclusive" scoop; the online version of the piece highlights the former Nirvana drummer's "politics" and electability likability. A few snipped-up snippets:

On why he’s the right candidate for the job: “Every night when I’m on tour, I bring my message to thousands and thousands of people. There’s 10 thousand people that woke up this morning and felt like America is the right place to be because at our show last night they were spilling beer all over themselves and tongue kissing for two hours. What other candidate can do that?”

On what will bring America together: “I think that what the country needs now is a good, smoky barbecue—family style, at least once a week, winter months included....It’s two beers, it’s three beers, it’s four beers, it’s 10 beers. This is what America needs—beer, and barbecue. It’s the red, white and barbecue.”

On the immigration issue: “Let me make a musical analogy: I look at America as if it were Wembley stadium—it’s only so big but you can fit a lot of people in it. As president of the United States of America, I promise to rock the fucking house—and everyone’s invited.”

On “change”: “I want to present a different kind of change. I want to change change. If you continue to change change then it truly becomes change whether it’s technology, society, the economy, or the spreading of democracy. I want to be the president that takes change and changes it over and over again.”

Grohl's candidacy isn't without support. Seattle Weekly pop-poli-sci blogger (and Barack-backer) Krist Novoselic endorsed Grohl this week: "[Grohl's] ability to lead is without question. The Foo Fighters have rocked-the-world with their message of compassion and hope. In Nirvana, Dave’s drumming was dependably powerful. He’s a straight shooter both with drum fills and policy proposals." Novoselic then goes on about the challenges of running as a party outsider, the benefits of Ranked Choice Voting, and kind of forgets to say anything else about Grohl's qualifications or why you should back him. One thing he didn't mention: Grohl's funnier than the other candidates.

We assume all associated tongues are planted firmly in cheeks, but if the name David Eric Grohl does appear on ballots this November, we bet the guy gets more votes than Ralph "0.38%" Nader.

Foo Fighters will play Key Arena July 9. Bring your "Rock & Grohl '08" signs.