Celebrities Turn On Star Power For Presidential Hopefuls

By Access HollywoodMarch 4, 2008, 1:40 pm PST

As the presidential primaries race towards the finish line, the remaining delegates dwindle, while stumping celebrities are multiplying.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's political rallies could be easily mistaken for a red carpet event or an Academy Awards after-party, given the A-list names turning out to support their candidate of choice.

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Sen. Obama, who already had Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey and Matt Damon backing him, has landed support from Halle Berry, Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Stevie Wonder, Sharon Stone, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Usher, Russell Simmons, and Chris Rock - to name a few. Additionally, Will.i.am's "Yes We Can" pro-Obama music videos have generated over five million hits on YouTube.

But Obama isn't the only White House hopeful garnering celebrity support. Sen. Clinton has the likes of Jack Nicholson, Eva Longoria-Parker, Katharine McPhee, America Ferrera, Rob Reiner, husband and wife Mary Steenbergen & Ted Danson, Amber Tamblyn, Melanie Griffith and Christine Lahti in her political corner.

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Though Hollywood tends to lean Democrat, on the Republican side of the celebrity aisle, Sylvester Stallone announced his support for Republican front-runner Sen. John McCain, along with actors Rip Torn and Dick Van Patten, Backstage.com reports. Additionally, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has backing from Chuck Norris and Stephen Baldwin.

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metoo

Celebrities should keep their presidental choice to themselves- they are nothing more than overpaid nobodies who just happen to be in the right place at the right time- I personally don't care for either canidate- however, my vote will go to the canidate who the celebrities like the least.

report abuseposted September 4, 2008, 7:40 am PDT
regulator

hey priscilla H, when Obama takes over can I have your house and money? Can I have your job too! loolololololololololololo too bad honkey cat cause when he gets elected I am taking your house it will be law! we are taking over, forever lololololololololololol2008

report abuseposted April 9, 2008, 5:28 am PDT
angelotero from tc

angel is in love with beyonce

report abuseposted April 7, 2008, 3:07 pm PDT
angelotero from tc

angel is very cool kid and miko too

report abuseposted April 7, 2008, 3:06 pm PDT
Priscilla H

To the person who calls theirself Chaze, This is the year 2008 we are not back in the Civil War day's. Us people did not enslave your people, that was so many moons ago. As far as Obama goes, I think he is very smart, likeable, and does care about ALL PEOPLE, not SOME PEOPLE, you will find that out if he is elected. YOU my friend should not be prejudice! You need to grow up!

report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 8:17 pm PDT
regulator

when my man takes over this pathetic country he is going to change it forever, you will not recognize it ever again. you people have oppressed us for long enough and now it is our turn to enslave you and take your money and jobs. there is no stopping us lolololol Obama 2008

report abuseposted March 19, 2008, 10:21 pm PDT
LaToria

Rachaels19 go read an article on what's with this presidential election. You are so worried about his middle name when you should be focused on what this man stands for. CHANGE!!!! Who cares what is first, second or third name is.

report abuseposted March 19, 2008, 1:18 pm PDT
rocknroll

that shows your level of intelligence rachael-19,go ahead and vote for your right wing christian mccain....lolololololol

report abuseposted March 17, 2008, 1:32 pm PDT
Rachael's 19

Why is Obama's middle name HUSSEIN?? I thought only Terrorists took up that name. Let me know.

report abuseposted March 12, 2008, 6:21 pm PDT
Mike O

There is climate change, and now we have OBAMA change. Then let's have the change. The rest of the world is anticipationg and supporting this CHANGE = Obamania.

report abuseposted March 12, 2008, 8:29 am PDT

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