The Celebrity Nods Keep Rolling In
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The Celebrity Nods Keep Rolling In
As the 2008 presidential race narrows, so do the celebrity endorsement opportunities: Jump on the bandwagon, only to see your horse fade in the stretch? Or hold back and wait for the party nominee? Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama? This may be the only time it's easier to be a Republican in Hollywood. The latest from the Star-Studded Stump:
Wilford Brimley: Quaker Oats pitchman likes John McCain.
Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen: Stumped for Clinton in Ohio before the primary.
Larry David: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star campaigned for Obama in New Hampshire: "The country needs a shower, a good, long, hot shower. That's what Obama is, a hot shower. So fresh you can smell him. Delicious."
50 Cent: For Clinton; rapper tells Fox News the United States is "not ready" for a black president.
America Ferrera: "Ugly Betty" star is national co-chair of Clinton's youthful "Hillblazers."
Jay Jay French: "Twisted Sister" founder endorsed Obama; reworked "I Wanna Rock" to "I Want Barack."
Jay-Z: Hip-hop millionaire is supporting Obama with automated phone messages.
Elton John: British superstar will perform a "one night only" benefit concert for Clinton next month at Radio City Music Hall.
Madonna: Tells Women's Wear Daily she's for Clinton: "I've got to support the girls."
Leonard Nimoy: Donated $2,300 to Obama.
Eva Longoria Parker: "Desperate Housewives" star appeared at a town hall meeting in Texas; supports Clinton for "hundreds and hundreds" of reasons.