And in 2017, he still doesnt.

I understand the drive to want to do that because youcanmake changes in Congress, Ru says.

But theres so muchmishegossand red tape and…politicking.

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Its just not a fun experience.

It would beat you down.

Its not for everybody.

Its not for me.

I wouldnt want to be in a public office.

I just feel on television I can reach more people.

You actually have more power to reach more people.

And I really believe that.

He trailblazes by trial and error.

Hes also stirred up controversy over the years for his use of gender pronouns and trans language.

I knew I had to step back.

Know where to spend your energy.

And I had to save my energy so I could be doing what I do now.

It just cant.)

there is one race he indisputably knows hed win.

Every season ofDrag Race, theres only one winner and that is RuPaul, he laughs.

I would winDrag Raceand I know why I would winDrag Race.

Because personality, matched with ambition and likability, is a winning combination.

Its won for me all of these years.

If only national caucuses could be such a breeze.