Johnston, who was last week dumped by
Palin's daughter Bristol, is planning to run for the job which launched the
political career of the 2008 Republican vice-presidential pick. "Loving
Levi: The Road to the Mayor's Office," a TV reality show, is to center on
Johnston's fame as the father of Sarah Palin's grandson Tripp, Variety
reported. Johnston will use his notoriety to run for the Wasilla City Hall,
while simultaneously trying to pursue a career in Hollywood. Johnston admitted
he was skeptical about launching his mayoral campaign. "But the more I
think about it and look into it, I think there's a possibility we can make it
happen," Johnston said of the mayoral campaign, which will not take place
until 2012. "It's something that I want to do." Johnston - who
described himself as "half red-neck, half Hollywood" - told Variety
he hoped the show would clear up misconceptions about him. "It's hard to
figure me out," he said. "You've got to follow me around. I'm very
different. I lead a crazy life. But it will basically be both worlds, my life
in Hollywood and back home, the real country boy that I am." Johnston said
was aware his personality was "love and hate." "But we're trying
to flip that around," he said.
