if george clooney and bono came out in support of a particular democrat, would that help them get nominated?
960359
Ugh as a registered democrat I would like to say no and be able to mean it, but sadly in our celebrity obsessed culture, what the people who are paid to entertain sadly does influence people.
916406
Excellent analogy at the end of your statement.  I find it interesting at those who support Bono and his efforts sound like they don't have two pennies to rub together.  (BTW - Bono looks like he could stand a bath)
383017
probably hillary but only because it would take write-in to nominate him and most dem's don't do anything except talk and a write-in would take effort.
858
Even if the right supports Condi in the Presidential Cabinet, I really doubt their support would run all of the way to the Presidency. There are far to many in the "religion right" that would have a ideological problem with a woman being President. \n\nAs for Hillary, I think she could get a lot of support from the more liberal left, but still not enough to be elected. Not to mention there is A LOT of dirt on her. The realities of who she is would turn away all but the most liberal minded. \n\nSo yes, I think it is difficult for a female to be elected. I wouldn't rule it out for the future, but for now I find it highly unlikely it could be accomplished.
83256
Your question makes no sense at all. However, let's say that you had asked if pro-choice supporters would work hard for Democrats because of the recent appointments to the Supreme Court.\n\nThe extreme pro-choice (dare I say pro-abortion) crowd is extremely angry about the Alito confirmation (moreso than the Roberts confirmation, because Alito refused to say that Roe v. Wade is settled law). They are very angry at the 17 Democrats who voted for cloture (that is to end the filibuster, which could've been sustained if it had been supported by all 42 senators who eventually voted against the confirmation). This will likely dampen their enthusiasm for Democratic candidates in 2006 and 2008.\n\nAlso, it should be noted that the confirmation hearings and the attempt to filibuster Justice Alito should provide Republicans with some ammunition against Democrats.\n\nI don't think this will be a successful issue for the Democrats, however, as the most vocal opponents of the nominees are out of the mainstream of American thinking.
1179103
I don't think so.  Even if in theory they both agreed with this person's idea's and such I don't think Republicans and Democrats would admit to agreeing on the same person.  They are both too childish.  (and yes I am a republican)
890563
I'm a Democrat but I would vote for him if the democrats don't put a good candidate. He isn't a conservative, but a moderate. He is pro-choice, pro-gay rights, and he is tough on crime. I like that in a person but I don't think he will win the nomination. The conservatives in the Republican party won't vote for him and most of them vote in the primaries. He will lose and I think McCain would get the nomination. He's from NY, has any northerner been elected president in recent times? I think his chances are slim of being nominated.
350233
about the same as my getting a three way with Jenna and Barbara Bush.  No, maybe you do have slightly better odds, since I am a Chicago Democrat and they probably prefer Texas Republicans.  Or dead donkeys.
342346
George Clooney, I'd love to see that.
735171
Ooh, lordy, I really, really hope the GOP selects him as their candidate. Please work real hard and make that happen. You will be making us Democrats very happy.
727738
I'm a yellow dog Democrat;  I'll vote for  a yellow dog before I'll vote for a Republican.  But Hillary's nomination is a problem.  Not because I don't like her - I think she's smart and could do a good job. It's because, as you say, she's hated by so many people.  I'm afraid Falwell, for once in his miserable life, may be right:  shoe would galvanize and energize opposition like no other major candidate.  \nSo, on the whole, if the Democratic Party wants to regain the Whit House, Senator Clinton is not the way.
685747
How'd you come up with that comparison?\n\nMy vote is for Bono.
1102729
Yes, because her ego will force her to run.\n\nIf the Democrats are dumb enough to nominate her, Republicans will come out of the woodwork to vote against her.
398502
Clooney was actually asked about running for office, and his reply was something like "I've been with too many women and did too many drugs to ever run for elective office."\n\nI'm sure if you check the entertainment websites, you can find the exact quote. Found it!\n\n"Run for office? No. I've slept with too many women, I've done too many drugs, and I've been to too many parties."\n-George Clooney
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As far as I know, they are not. But Bono have won awards that are 10 times higher than just a star in Hollywood. I think they should be there because of their story as a band, and the time they have been playing consequently.
218011
Probably not.  I'd have to be more informed of other candidates before I could conclusively say that though.
520367
I agree... I wonder if it hasn't hurt parties in the past, since they are sending up weak nominations based on only what people in the party want... like Dole and Kerry