Clint Eastwood 101: The actor before The Speech
Just who was that guy who spoke to the empty chair at the Republican National Convention? Here are the basics on the life and career of Clint Eastwood, American cinematic icon and practictioner of experimental, improvisational Republican political theater.
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During his speech in support of Mitt Romney, Eastwood turned to the empty chair, and quizzed the absent President Obama about Afghanistan in tones that suggested he favors a quick exit. “You mentioned about having a target date for bringing everybody home — I think Mr. Romney said, why are you putting out the date now, why don’t you bring them home tomorrow morning.”
Lucian Perkins / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST
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