Here's a case where one was running for a democratic public official position: http://www.wnd.com/2018/01/white-supremacist-kkk-member-runs-for-office-as-democrat/amp/

@Oakasfan,

It's about being in the position of influence.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven't spend the night with a mosquito.
- African Proverb