Bartleby is the scrivener, Wall Street law office [1]. They are not currently a candidate for elected office and have not filed in any 2026 race [2].
Bartleby was hired as a copyist at a Wall Street legal office and initially performed his work to satisfaction. He has since responded to all requests from his employer — including instructions to copy documents, examine papers, and vacate the premises — with the phrase 'I would prefer not to.' [1][2]
Bartleby has declined to articulate a platform. When asked about specific issues, he has responded that he would prefer not to. [2]
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