 In 1940, the team launched a similar stunt when Allen announced she was running for President of the United States on the Surprise Party ticket.Burns and Allen did a cross-country whistlestop campaign tour on a private train, performing their live radio show in different cities.In one of her campaign speeches, Gracie said, "I don't know much about the Lend-Lease Bill, but if we owe it we should pay it."