Since they were going to tap Will to play Obama in the movie I would say that he's got a pretty good machine running to whip up the electorate. Unless "I am Legend" completely tanks.

will and obama are a workable combination. the stuff about obama stealing his idea is what makes will smith the darling of modern comedy.

Does ABC really think all the celebrity stuff they are focusing on is worthy of headline politics news? Pardon me for spoiling the fun, but we do have some serious issues to consider.

A prince of a california suburb,a robot fighter,a boxer and entertainment slave.Will Smith has no clue that a role of President in the real sense,no comparison to all his former endeavours.If he ever noticed you go in looking abit young,but after 4 years the age looks like it went after a grey chase and facial features look like it has been put through the ringer.No Will you dont have what it takes,for that matter Obama doesnt either.Its a blockbuster position that leaves one in a forever funk.Who said Will had any sense,he just portays that on tv.Now who really wants him in anyways.It would just be some tragedy that he would have to fix and unlike the movies,there is no happy endings.

I LOVE WILL SMITH. BUT WITH THIS NEWS I HAVE TO RETHINK SEEING ANY OF HIS MOVIES. IF HE WANTS TO PLAY HIM IN A MOVIE THAT IS FINE. BUT BACKING SOMEONE THAT DOESN'T EVEN PUT HIS HAND ON HIS HEART FOR THE FLAG OR THE ANTHEM. IS OUT OF THE QUESTION. THIS IS A BASIC LACK OF RESPECT FOR U.S.A.AND MY SON IS IN IRAQ FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS.THE FLAG AND THE ANTHEM ARE PART OF THOSE RIGHTS. SORRY WILL.....I OWN MOST OF YOUR MOVIES AND I WILL MISS SEEING THEM IN THE FUTURE. BUT THIS IS A LACK OF JUGDEMENT ON YOUR PART. PLEASE RETHINK THIS.......B.A.B.

Why not?You could have your own turn some other time.That was a good thinking, but meanwhile, lets concentrate our energies on taking the right action at the right time,Obama is it for now.
deleoyibo,Houston,TX.

To Michael...
One of the great things about the USA is FREEDOM... you do understand what that word means don't you? It means that as American's we have the freedom to put our hands over our hearts (OR NOT) get over it!

Nobody seemed to notice that in the famous I-am-not-a-patriot photograph of Barack, instead of having his hand on his heart he put it where rappers put theirs when they want to emphasize a point!

Brenda Birch ... I too have a son in Iraq, and unlike Bush who keeps trying to decrease vetrans spending, Mr. Obama actually wants to INCREASE the amount we give to vets. He's got my vote! And Will Smith is right, its time to back a President who actaully supports our troops!

Just what the Country needs, a comedian for President.... or was that joke Bill Clinton?

I think America would be a better place with Obama as President ,Oprah as the Vice President, Wills Smith as Secratary of State and Denzal Washington as Secratary of Defense.... that way tv shows would no longer be a neccessety, politics run by unexperienced jokers will be entertainment enough.

Helloooo? Will Smith joking about being President. Ok? Will Smtih stumping for Obama, yes! Sounds like fun, and we need some fun with the tough issues facing our country. Obama 08!

No wonder political hopefuls now need actors help to support their cause. No personality/inner strength or maybe character needed to compete for the WHITE HOUSE. All you need is an actor's endorsement and maybe a smile with clean teeth offcourse and you're in ....youhoo ...Ouch! Good luck to American politics.

Everyone is a part of politics. That's what democracy is. Celebrities, corporations, etc. what's the difference?

It is sad that in America today people will flock to a political candidate when an actor who is trained to be someone else provides an endorsement. After all, he/she looked sincere in their last movie. Why would anyone give anybody from Hollywood any more credence than the average Joe? People from Hollywood have been trained to fake sincerity so how do you know when they are not acting or just looking for more camera time.

Would be a change if we had a black president, I was hoping for Coleen Powell to run or a smarter black man there are many who are far more educated them Obama I can't beieve more did not run
Will smilth is a comidian I'm not speaking of him

Obama will be the First Black President (Not Bull.. I mean.. Bill clinton!)
HILLary is loosing in the polls! her tricks are not working: "the hostage taker incident, "the 'I was raped at Haliburton", "the let's put plant some poeple at the debates", nor the "let's fire some volunteers because they sent 'Obama the muslim terrorist' emails" NOTHING IS WORKING FOR HER. She should just start a center for rape victims and women abused BY HER HUSBAND! HILLary is a LOOSER!
GO OBAMA!

I question what may be the real reason Oprah and Will are endorsing Obama. I have not heard much about his views like I have with other candidates. Do these politicians really need endorsements from Hollywood to get our votes? How sad.

Why OBAMA can not be trusted?

--Muslim blood. His father was a Muslim. Muslim’s sons are Muslims for life.
--tried to change his identity. If you were born as a Muslim, you will always be a Muslim. No matter what you say or do.
--refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance. He did not want to offend ISLAM so he refused
--claims he’s running on his record..what record? 2 years in the Senate
-- had 17 years’ old unpaid parking tickets (he should be in jail..)
--made personal “questionable” investments
--insisted that his health care provides care to everyone, does he know what universal means?
--a fabulous orator, but we need more than words….
--he says one thing and does another
--claimed that as a young boy who lived in overseas for 10 years made him an expert of foreign affairs.
--will meet with enemies without preconditions (what a Joke!)
--recruited out of state non-Iowan residents to vote for him on Jan 3.
--he said that he was not taking money from the Lobbyists. Yeah right?
--playing old politics as usual, after he promised hope and change….
--AWOL for an IRAN vote in the Senate then criticized his opponent.
--inexperienced, unaccomplished, we need a doer not a talker

Pls don’t be fooled by this PHONY ROOKIE. If he is the nominee, the Republican will eat him alive. The Democrat will lose again…

I am not sure what Obama really trying to do. I believe Obama dream of having the United States become a showbiz. I am so scared why he did even run. Becoming a President is a serious matter. Serious candidates do not use celebrities to get votes. I am so glad people are becoming smart voters because they know that their votes to the appropriate and right candidate will affet their livves, it will affect my life. I cannot blame Obama to use celebrities because Obama has nothing to really offer. Obama does not have the experience to run our country. I don't want a trainee to run our country and I know the people od the United States will not want it either. I want the whole world that we vote the right and most qualified candidate. Look what happened when Bush got to be the President, it seems like the whole world is not paying attention to him, especially of what is going on now in our country. Our country is great therefore, we need an experience, knowledgeable, intelligent President. Fortunately, I am so glad Clinton is running for President. Clinton so far has all the qualities that we need to be President. I cannot wait to have the first woman President of the United States. I am ready for change. Clinton can start her job the first day. Clinton have been there before and she knew how to run this country, our beloved country. God Bless you, Mrs. Clinton.