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    Clint Eastwood: Chrysler Commercial Doesn't Mean I'm an Obama Supporter

    By Robyn Ross | TV Guide – Tue, Feb 7, 2012 10:44 AM PST

    Clint Eastwood | Photo Credits: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

    Clint Eastwood is making it known that his Chrysler Super Bowl commercial does not mean he's a supporter of President Barack Obama.

    "I am certainly not politically affiliated with Mr. Obama," Eastwood told Fox News Channel in a statement. "It was meant to be a message just about job growth and the spirit of America. I think all politicians will agree with it. I thought the spirit was OK."

    The spot, which ran during halftime, has the actor declaring: "It's halftime in America too. People are out of work and they're hurting and they're all wondering what they're going to do to make a comeback." Republicans such as Karl Rove — who said he was "offended" by the commercial — and Michelle Malkin responded that it alluded to his support in the auto industry bailout.

    "Agh. WTH? Did I just see Clint Eastwood fronting an auto bailout ad???" Malkin tweeted Sunday night.

    "I just want to say that the spin stops with you guys, and there is no spin in that ad. On this I am certain," Eastwood added. "I am not supporting any politician at this time."

    What do you think about the message of the commercial?

     

    7 comments

    • Steve
      Steve  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      OK I should have said (punks)
    • Steve
      Steve  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Hey GOP pick on Eastwood !!! Make his day...
    • Mr Dow Jones
      Mr Dow Jones  •  Houston, Texas  •  3 months ago
      He is an actor albeit an important one but that’s just it. He is paid to say certain things and this ad is no difference. Take it how you want but I take it as another annoying car commercial.
    • Linda
      Linda  •  3 months ago
      Typical pundit and politician reaction....he's Hollywood, for crying out loud...they pay him, put the words in front of him, he says them and goes home with his paycheck. Don't overthink it.
    • Tracey
      Tracey  •  Getzville, New York  •  3 months ago
      Why does everybody have to make more of this than it is? He is simply saying its time to pick ourselves up by our bootstraps and get on with it rather than feeling sorry for ourselves - plain and simple - No political stuff - this is Clint Eastwood for God's sake - a true COWBOY! Tested and True - patriotic and hardworking - so get over yourselves, politicians - just buy into the pure message!
    • A Yahoo! User  •  Valparaiso, Indiana  •  3 months ago
      Hey, if it managed to "offend" Karl Rove then I'd have to say the ad was a 100% success. And who the he!! is Michelle Malkin anyway?
    • Lois
      Lois  •  3 months ago
      Leave it to politicians to make it out to be something its not. Hey its about putting USA back on top!! I guess its hard for politicians to understand "we the people" need help.
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