Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Who Needs Superdelegates When You Have Celebrities?

In today's Politico, Jeffrey Ressner argues that many of the big celebrities that have supported the presidential contenders will be less visible in the next few months. He states that since Super Tuesday has passed - which included the primaries in the actors' havens of California and New York - celebrities will take some time off from the campaign trail. He also claims that the Oscar campaign (read: "shameless promotion") season is also underway, taking up much of their time.

Still, let's take stock of who's supporting who in Tinseltown. According to Ressner, here are the lineups:

Senator Clinton: Danny DeVito, Jon Bon Jovi, Quincy Jones, Barbara Streisand, and Ted Danson.

Senator Obama: George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Will Smith, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, and Larry David

Senator McCain: Sly Stallone and Arnie Schwarzenegger

Governor Mike Huckabee: Chuck Norris

So what to make of all this? In terms of pure hotness, Obama's team wins hands down (minus maybe Larry David). In terms of being big in the 80s, Clinton's gang gets the nod. For pure muscle and hawkishness, McCain's posse has it wrapped up. And for kung-fu fighting (fast as lightning), Huckabee's on it.

So again, what to make of this? I have no idea.

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