Erik Lonelyhawk

= Erik Lonelyhawk =
Erik Lonelyhawk is a German-American businessman and politician. He is most known for owning MSNBC and running for president in the 2028 Election.
== Early Life ==
Erik Lonelyhawk was born Feburary 12, 1972 in Lubbock, Germany. When Erik was 6 years old, the family immigrated to America, and he has resided in Portland, Oregon ever since. 
== MSNBC ==
The Lonelyhawk Family had built an empire off of the globally recognized media outlet MSNBC. When his parents died in a car crash in 1991, Erik inherited the business empire, becoming extremely wealthy due to inheritance money and profits of the business.
In 2009, Erik sold MSNBC for $100M to Adlai Stevenson II, who assumed ownership later that year. He drifted into obscurity and anonymity for a long time, living off of the profits of the transaction. Shortly after selling MSNBC, Erik divorced his then wife Elona Lonelyhawk. 
== 2028 Presidential Bid ==
In 2027, Erik Lonelyhawk officially announced candidacy for President of the United States with his running mate Matt Watson. He ran as an Independant. FiveThirtyEight showed Erik at 3% of the popular vote at the highest.
Erik however, did not disclose and attempted to cover up his German birth. Months before the election, his scandal was uncovered by the Mandela campaign, and local Attorney Generals were dispatched to remove Erik from the ballot. 
Due to some ballots already being issued, Lonelyhawk Watson actually did make it onto ballots in some states. Erik racked up 2% of the popular vote due to this. 
== Remarriage ==
In 2029, Erik was married to his former running mate and lover Matt Watson in the Catholic Church by Pope EatTin LXIX. Shortly after their marriage, Erik's son Evan passed away due to cancer. 
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