Kermit's political affiliation

On occasion, Kermit the Frog has gotten involved in politics.

Kermit identified himself as an amphibitarian in a 2002 appearance on Hannity & Colmes, a 2006 appearance on The Live Desk, in his 2006 memoir "Before You Leap", a 2012 interview with The Guardian, and a 2012 appearance on The Colbert Report.

However, Kermit said he was flippertarian in a 2004 appearance on Hannity & Colmes and a 2011 interview with indieLondon.

Political stances and statements

 * In the Muppet Babies episode "Kermit Goes to Washington," a young Kermit the Frog ran for president of the nursery.


 * In January 1993, Kermit took part in Bill Clinton's first Presidental Inauguration festivities, appearing at the Inaugural Celebration for Children.


 * Kermit helped lobby the Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000], a proposed amendment to the United States Animal Welfare Act. Kermit appeared on Capitol Hill in March [[2000 as the bill was introduced to the US Congress by Representative Tom Lantos of California's 12th congressional district. Speaking with the press, Kermit said that as a "representative of the animal kingdom," it was important to "pass this bill to prevent the continuing abuse and cruelty toward exotic animals in this country."


 * In his 2006 memoir Before You Leap, Kermit wrote:
 * "I even made appearances on political debate shows like Hannity & Colmbes (sic). I thought I had learned everything about left and right from Sesame Street, but those two guys really taught me a thing or two. (Rather than take sides, I publicly declared my political position as an Amphibitarian. We're opposed to marriages between frogs and pigs.)"


 * Kermit's political stance as an Amphibitarian would be discussed again while promoting Before You Leap on Fox News Channel's The Live Desk.


 * In March 2008 Kermit appeared in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. He spoke alongside conservationists to help promote awareness of endangered amphibians across the globe. TheHill.com interviewed Kermit, asking about his future political career. "Would I consider running for office?" Kermit answered. "I'd probably hop for office before I'd run. Ha ha! I don't know... Perhaps. I could, y'know, what am I good at? Should I start small, like a mayor, move up the chain? Sure, sure. Why not? Change you can believe in."


 * In a 2008 appearance on 97.1 Free FM's "Frosty, Heidi and Frank Show"; Kermit and Fozzie talked about the 2008 presidential campaign. Kermit stated that "[Obama] is more like a frog. You see... if I had ears, don't you think I'd look a little like him?"; while Fozzie remarked that he served as the opening act for Obama on the campaign trail.


 * In a 2012 interview with The Guardian, Kermit said: "I don't get too involved in politics, but I am an amphibitarian. I'm in favour of wetlands, green jobs (that's jobs for anyone who is green) and I'm opposed to interspecies marriage between pigs and frogs."


 * When asked in a 2012 interview with IndieLondon, if he would consider representing the Green Party or moving into politics, Kermit said: "Well, listen, I love the fact that there is a Green Party. But I don't think I could actually associate myself with a particular party. I'm kind of a flipper-tarian myself. We believe in taking care of the swamp and more amphibian Americans. That's us."


 * In a 2012 appearance on Good Morning America, Kermit reported on the 2012 republican primaries.


 * In a 2012 appearance on The Colbert Report Kermit talked about the 2012 presidential campaign. When pushed on his political affiliation, Kermit self-identified as an amphibitarian.