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    Meet Vladimir Franz, The Czech Presidential Candidate With Full Face Tattoos

    He's a self-described punk that has captured the attention of young voters all over Eastern Europe.

    He's an opera singer, professor, and a painter.

    You can check out his discography here:

    He has no political experience, but he has a doctorate in law.

    Franz collected almost 8,800 signatures during his first weekend of campaigning.

    He's one of nine candidates running for president of the Czech Republic.

    Politically, he's a moderate who promotes tolerance, human rights, democracy and alternative energy.

    His tattoos cover 90% of his body.

    He received 88,388 signatures, more than the 50,000 needed to run and will belong stage 2 of his candidacy.

    "I understand I can be hard to read for many people, because until now I've only expressed my views through my art. Now I have to formulate them in a decoded language."