Levi Johnston

Levi Johnston is nothing if not a man of the people.

Having declared his intent to run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, the baby daddy of Bristol Palin made his first official campaign stop last weekend ... at a gun shop.

A source at Chimo Guns in Wasilla says LKJ rolled up with a camera crew and played like a politician, shaking hands and taking every advantage of the photo op.

GUNS BLAZIN': Levi (with sister Mercede Johnston) cleans up nice, but is still true to his own nature. A loyal shop customer shop, he didn't buy anything ... this time.

Reports say Levi tried out some of the merchandise, such as a $2,000 ultra lightweight rifle, and talked with some of the employees at the shop about hunting, though the political aspirant hasn't had any time to do much himself lately.

Possibly because of the reality show thing. Shocker: Bristol's not a fan.

Levi for Mayor?

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston recently reached a custody deal and agreed to iron out any issues they have privately, rather than bash each other in public.

One such issue? Baby son Tripp’s possible TV appearances.

As we reported earlier this month, Bristol's two-time former fiance just started filming a new reality show in which he is running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.

His approval ratings in the Palin household? Not high.

“Sarah can’t stand Levi and it’s gotten worse,” a source said, noting that the Tripp situation has caused increased friction. “She is absolutely opposed to it.”

A problem for Levi Johnston is that he has big problems making the show interesting enough for someone to broadcast it, and people connected to the production wants Tripp in the show to add another dimension to the reality show.

But Bristol Palin wants no part of that for the 18-month-old.

Will she come around? We wouldn't hold our breath if we were Levi, especially after the way their engagement blew up, with rumors of him putting it to Lanesia Garcia and Briana Plum, then mocking the Palins in a Brittani Senser music video.

It was a rough two-week engagement, to say the least.

“Sarah hates Levi,” a source said of the elder Palin, herself the former mayor of Wasilla. “She thinks his desperate grasp at fame is pathetic and doesn’t want him involving Bristol or Tripp in anything he does to try and get famous.”

In other words, anything he does ... at all.

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have reached a deal in their custody battle over son Tripp, and will not be bashing each other in public anymore, either.

For them, this is great news. For us ... boo. What fun is that?

Under the deal, filed with an Alaska Superior Court, Bristol Palin will get primary physical custody of lil' Tripp, who turns two years old this winter.

Levi Johnston will have visitation privileges, taking place between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-6 p.m. on Wednesdays as well.

Hopefully this doesn't conflict with his mayoral campaign.

The agreement states that Levi has to pay Bristol child support. No amount is stated, but the calculation is based on earnings of $72,000 a year.

Most intriguingly, both parties now legally agree not to "speak badly about the other parent in front of the child ... or to allow anyone else to speak badly about the other parent or members of their family in front of the child."

In other words, no more Sarah Palin talking $h!t about Levi or vice versa. Again, probably for the best, yet a little disappointing for THG staff.

Moreover, if anyone violates this, they're cut off: "The parties  shall not allow the child to visit with, or interact with, any family member who publicly ... or in front of the child, criticizes the other parent or the other parent's family."

Surprisingly, this sounds like a smart, amicable agreement.

"Levi Johnston is to Sarah Palin what voicemail is to Mel Gibson." - Jimmy Kimmel

Having recently announced his bid for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, his hometown of 11,000 people, 20-year-old Levi Johnston is making the media rounds.

On Thursday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, the newly-minted political candidate was showered with praise - not to mention a collection of great campaign gear.

Kimmel showcased a blue baseball cap saying "The Thrilla from Wasilla" along with a red, white and blue pin with "Wassup Wasilla?" emblazoned on it.

A bumper sticker read "Elect me Mayor or I'll Date all Your Daughters" and a yard sign proclaimed: "Levi for Mayor – I'll Do the Job Naked." Hilarious.

Kimmel did offer some cautionary words to the boy who would be mayor.

"Listen, when you're mayor, there are gonna be debates," Jimmy said. "There are gonna potentially be shootings when Sarah finds out ... it's gonna be really bad!"

But Kimmel said he'd love a spot on the campaign team of Johnston, saying "The one thing I want to congratulate you on is ... the torment that you've caused."

It is quite an accomplishment. "So whaddya think? Can I be part of the team?" Kimmel asked. "I think I might make you campaign manager," Johnston replied.

As for potential votes from the family of two-time ex-fiancee Bristol Palin, he's not counting on them. In fact, he says he'd be shown the door in two seconds.

After his latest breakup with Bristol, he says, "I think they kinda kicked me out now … permanently." Hey, at least some Alaskans aren't fans of Sarah, either.

Follow the jump for Levi's interview with Jimmy ...

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Bill Simmons, a.k.a. The Sports Guy of ESPN fame, recently pondered if anyone with less talent has ever had a longer shelf life than Levi Johnston.

He makes a fair point, and the baby daddy of Bristol Palin shows no signs of fading into the sunset anytime soon. Any possible PR is good PR, right?

He'll be putting that theory to the test with a new show, Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor’s Office. Yup, he's running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.

The current office-holder doesn't seem all that worried about a challenge from a 20-year-old high school dropout, but hey, you never know, right?

The producers at Stone & Company Entertainment are excited to bring his bid for office to your TVs. Head honcho Scott Stone spoke to EW about ...

The current status: "We're pitching the show as advertised, Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor’s Office. We’re going up to Alaska to shoot for a couple of weeks. Once we have our story set up properly, we’ll start pitching it to the networks."

Is Levi Johnston ready for a career in politics?

On who will air this nonsense: "I tend to do shows that could run multiple places. We will target the ones that are most interested first, and suffice to say we’ve gotten a ton of interest since the announcement went out yesterday."

On Levi's reaction to the idea: "Levi’s a young guy, and running for office is a scary proposition and a big commitment. He thought about it, and then he came back and said, “I thought about it, let’s talk and see if we can do this.”

On whether the Palins will be involved: "We went into this with zero expectation for any involvement from the Palins. If that changes, that’s purely their choice. We would welcome it, but it’s going to be the Levi Johnston show.

On Levi's political leanings: "Levi is well known all over the country, and you can be sure he’ll take advantage of it for his campaign. He’s already come out and said that he’s half-redneck and half-Hollywood. The Hollywood part isn’t going away."

Would you elect Levi mayor?

Levi Johnston has his work cut out if he wants to be mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. Current officeholder Verne Rupright says he needs to start by keeping his clothes on.

If Levi really wants the office once held by Sarah Palin, who went on to become Alaska's Worst Governor Ever and a professional celebrity, Verne has some advice:

"Get your high school diploma and keep your clothes on," said Rupright, who has a B.A. and J.D. to his name, when contacted by celebrity gossip site TMZ.

"Voters like it that way."

We know Levi Johnston dispatches of clothes awfully well, but can he oust Verne Rupright from the mayor's office in his hometown of Wasilla, Alaska?

The 20-year-old Levi Johnston, who just broke up with Bristol Palin, announced he'll be running for Mayor of Wasilla next year as part of his new reality show.

Might he pose a serious challenge to Rupright?

The Vietnam war veteran, who's been in public service longer than Johnston has been alive, says, "I don't know if I could handle those responsibilities when I was Levi's age. I was still trying to figure out how to put on my uniform."

He's got a tough battle ahead. We don't see anyone named Palin casting a ballot in his favor, and even his own mom, Sherry, can't vote for him after her felony drug dealing conviction last year. But it should be fun to watch.

Would you elect Levi mayor?

Before his second broken engagement with Bristol Palin in as many years, there were whispers that Levi Johnston was planning a new reality show with her.

Those rumors were half true.

Bristol will be nowhere insight, but the former Playgirl cover model will soon be starring in a new show entitled Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor's Office.

The premise: Levi Johnston is running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska - the post famously held by Bristol's mother, Sarah Palin, before she became Governor!

No word if Brittani Senser will be deputy mayor, but it looks like his for office is actually happening. Executive producer Canaan Rubin says in a statement:

"The docu-soap will follow the ever controversial, headline making, matinee idol, handsome father of one as he embarks on a run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska."

"It will chronicle a 'no-holds-barred' period in Levi’s tumultuous life; co-raising his son Tripp, looking for love, and taking care of business for fellow Wasillians."

"He will give us a real inside look into who he is as a father, a skilled hunter, an avid dirt biker, and of course his journey down the road of small town politics."

"Levi Johnston thinks he can take the office by representing the real citizens of Wasilla." The statement ends: "If elected, Levi promises to serve his full term."

That's a shot at Sarah Palin, who resigned Alaska Governor last summer to become a professional celebrity. Tank Jones will serve as Levi’s campaign manager.

Shooting is underway: "They shot pre-production on the pilot today on Rodeo Drive [in Beverly Hills]." Ooh, the real Wasillans aren't gonna like that one bit.

Would you elect Levi Johnston mayor?

Levi Johnston's brief second engagement with Bristol Palin recently ended, reportedly thanks in part to his participation in a new Brittani Senser music video.

Whether or not the video for her song "After Love" is based on or mocks Levi's relationships with the Palins is disputed, but he definitely stars in the thing.

He also accompanied her to the Teen Choice Awards last night.

Levi's appearance with Brittani, coupled with Bristol Palin dumping his ass, is likely to spark rumors of his romantic connection with the up-and-coming singer.

The jury is still out, but rumors of dalliances with exes Lanesia Garcia and Briana Plum reportedly caused tension with Bristol as well. Watch out, Brittani ...

PLAYERS PLAY: Are Levi Johnston and Brittani Senser more than friends? Unclear? What's quite clear is that he's back on the market. [Photos: Splash News Online]

Johnston tells People that despite breaking up with Bristol, they're on good terms: "Oh, we're friends. The ring's off, but we're friends, so everything's good."

"You know, it's tough," he says of the split following their re-engagement. "It's not something that I wanted, but life goes on. I just take it one step at a time."

He adds that he's still going to make it a priority to spend time with his and Bristol's 19-month-old son, Tripp: "Oh yeah, yeah. We're still co-parenting," he says.

Think Brittani would make a good stepmom?

Bristol Palin dumped Levi Johnston in large part because of her two-time ex-fiance's dalliances (real or rumored) with exes Lanesia Garcia and Briana Plum.

But a music video he was set to film for Brittani Senser's song "After Love" may have played a role in breaking off the engagement, and you sorta see why.

Brittani's music video involves a girlfriend's overbearing and manipulative mother, implications of blackmail, a forced breakup, a naked love romp, and so forth.

Sarah and Bristol Palin believe the video is directly (and inaccurately) based on them, and Levi was mocking the former Alaska Governor by participating.

Is that even true, though? Here are the details:

"Levi has just been stopped by a police officer," the script for the "After Love" video reads. "He didn't do anything wrong. This doesn't seem to matter though as the authorities basically harass Levi and provoke him to react."

Poor, unsuspecting Levi is then yanked from his car, searched and then, despite him being clean, is handcuffed and tossed in the back of a patrol car.

Levi, the police officer and the evil mother figure are later captured in an empty parking lot, setting up the blackmail portion of Brittani Senser's vid.

"Levi starts to yell at Brittani's mother," the script reads. "She just throws a thick manila envelope on the hood of the car. She tells him to open it."

"He opens it and immediately his face goes pale."

Possible parallels, sure. But is that really something to get worked up about? There's also a modest Levi-Brittani naked cuddle session, of course ...

"Levi strokes Brittani's hair, they intertwine fingers, they laugh, she kisses his shoulder, he runs his hand gently down her back," the script says.

Responsible for Bristol Palin dumping Levi or not, Senser supports her music video man - he will accompany her to the Teen Choice Awards Sunday.

"It's over. I broke up with him." - Bristol Palin on Levi Johnston

After shocking most observers, her own family included, by getting back together with the father of her 19-month-old son, the daughter of former GOP V.P. candidate Sarah Palin confirms that she's broken it off with the dude again.

They are now 0-for-2 at the whole engagement thing.

Bristol Palin says that the relationship soured on July 14, the very same day they announced their marriage intentions to the world via Us Weekly.

As luck would have it, that was the day she learned:

• That he might have fathered a baby with Lanesia Garcia (he didn't)
• That Levi may also have been putting it to Briana Plum (unclear)

BRIEFLY HAPPY TIMES: Failed engagements of 2010 and 2008, respectively.

In any case, Palin tearfully told People about feeling heartbroken, humiliated and trapped while Levi acted cool. "There was no remorse," she says.

"The final straw was him flying to Hollywood for what he told me was to see some hunting show but come to find out it was that music video mocking my family," she says. "He's just obsessed with the limelight and I got played."

That will do it every time. Bristol Palin has already moved back into her parents' home in Alaska. For her part, Sarah Palin said in a statement:

"I wish for Bristol to be able to move forward in life with her same forgiving, gracious, optimistic spirit, but from henceforth she'll know to trust but verify. Bristol is strong, she is independent, and she knows what is right for her son."

Bristol says she's not giving up hope of two-parent home for Tripp ... but this is most likely the last chance she'll give that jackass Levi.

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