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Spielberg Phones Clinton
June 13, 2007 1:08 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., added a big name to her list of Hollywood supporters Wednesday when Stephen Spielberg officially announced his support in her bid for the presidency.
Spielberg has remained neutral up to this point, hosting a fundraiser with fellow Hollywood power house producers David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg for fellow Democratic contender Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in February.
"I've taken the time to familiarize myself with the impressive field of Democratic candidates and am convinced that Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate to lead us from her first day in the White House," read a statement by Spielberg, posted on Clinton's campaign website.
In the past, Clinton has received financial support from Spielberg, Geffen and Katzenberg, along with employees of their entertainment company, Dreamworks SKG. Since her 2000 New York Senate campaign, they have contributed $47,000 to Clinton.
Spielberg seem most moved by the electability argument: "Hillary is a strong leader and is respected the world over. As president, she will bring America back together, rebuild our prestige abroad and ensure our protection here at home."
June 13, 2007 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (15)
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Who cares? Does anyone really care who Spielberg supports as a candidate? No great surprise that one pukey liberal would support another......
Posted by: bigdaddygaucho | Jun 13, 2007 4:42:28 PM
"Pukey?" This blog is for grown-ups.
It is a shame that this in considered news. My vote counts as much as his. (Love the movies though.)
Did you hear that Paris is in jail!?
Posted by: TSnow27604 | Jun 13, 2007 5:02:25 PM
Since when do we care what Speilberg thinks? He may be a genius when it comes to making movies that make millions of dollars but that hardly qualifies him to select who is best suited to be the next President for the rest of us.
I and no-one that I know, share his values or his political ideals.
Fame and Fortune do not qualify anyone to choose for the rest of us.
Posted by: cynical | Jun 13, 2007 5:57:03 PM
I think spielberg has just proven that he is indeed a genus in more then just one way.. Hillary 2007
Posted by: James McGuire | Jun 13, 2007 5:59:31 PM
"Fame and fortune do not qualify anyone to choose for the rest of us."
Well, maybe not fame, but the fortune and influence Spielberg wields in Hollywood have a ripple effect. Coming out in favor of a candidate means that there will be money coming to Hillary's campaign from him, his foundation, his friends, his colleagues, people who want to do business with him, people who hope to do business with him, employees who want to show their loyalty to him.....
Be cynical. Tell us you and your friends don't agree with her. But please, don't ignore the reality of this situation, and please recognize that people who do not share values/viewpoints/political party with Mr. Spielberg are working hard to find someone with his fame and fortune to endorse them.
Posted by: Eleanor | Jun 13, 2007 6:18:47 PM
Thats interesting. According to James McGuire, Hillary is running in an election held this year. I am glad he cleared that up for us.
Posted by: Poulsbo Rancher | Jun 13, 2007 6:27:34 PM
If I say that I'll vote for her too can abc post my picture too? Now way - because I don't have $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Posted by: genlin | Jun 13, 2007 6:53:14 PM
Spielberg is so talented, why does he have to support such losers?
Posted by: Why | Jun 13, 2007 6:57:12 PM
I appreciate his opinion on who he supports, that is the value of our democratic system - everyone has a say. There are millions who support various candidates, but do not get their voices heard because they are not visible or rich. But, they are felt on Election Day. Spieldberg will draw additional $$s for her because of his endorsement as will other candidates who are endorsed by other public or famous people. I like his movies, just don't agree with his politics. May the best, and most qualified, candidate win regardless of who endorses them.
Posted by: Jim in Iowa | Jun 13, 2007 7:05:46 PM
I think that is pretty telling and ANOTHER good reason to not even consider Billary! VOTE RON PAUL in 2008! All other candidates are for 1984!
Posted by: Bill Hicks | Jun 13, 2007 8:15:36 PM
I KNEW Senor Spielbergo was a socialist, I just knew it!
Posted by: RationalAmerican | Jun 13, 2007 8:40:20 PM
It's going to be 4 long years for you and all other republicans under either president Clinton or President Obama. Get used to the idea. It's going to happen.
Posted by: Joe | Jun 14, 2007 1:08:05 AM
Its the attitude shown in some of these remarks i.e., "pukey" "who cares?" "liberals" "Billary" that caused Americans to make the biggest mistake we ever made, Dems and Republicans alike, in 2000 when we allowed Bush to be appointed president by the Supreme Court. Who cares? People with good sense who care about this country care, that's who.
Posted by: Ron | Jun 14, 2007 10:39:17 AM
Well, that proves he doesn't always know the best thing to do, now doesn't it?
Posted by: Rick McDaniel | Jun 14, 2007 2:29:22 PM
I admire Mr.Spielberg, but was hoping that he'd do something out of the ordinary and throw his support behind either John Edwards or Dennis Kucinich. Both of these candidates are far better than Hillary who waffles on everything from Iraq to gay marriage. If anyone is interested, not having Mr. Spielberg's clout, my vote will go to Kucinich in the upcoming primary because of his steadfast opposition to the Iraq war.
Posted by: LeoNYC | Aug 30, 2007 3:54:48 PM
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