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With Super Tuesday upon us, it's time to see which candidate has the best celebrity endorsements. Here is a sampling of the each parties candidates and their backers.
Democrats
Clinton: Barbara Streisand (shocking), Brigitte Nielsen ('80s B-list actress), Jenna Jameson (former porn star), Jerry Springer, Jack Nicholoson
Obama: The Oprah (that's right, The Oprah), Zach Braff, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Barry, Ralph Macchio (Karate Kid), Larry David, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker
Republicans
Huckabee: Ric Flair (professional wrestler), Chuck Norris, Ted Nugent
McCain: Curt Schilling (Red Sox pitcher), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Selleck, Rip Torn
Paul: John Mayer, Howard Stern, Arlo Guthrie
Romney:Donny and Marie Osmond, Ann Coulter, Pat Boone
Obama certainly has the best looking celebrity endorsements. For toughest celebrity endorsements, its a toss up between Huckabee and McCain. (I don't think Ralph Macchio would last long against Sly or Chuck Norris.) While Clinton has plenty of respectable endorsements from non-celebrities (who's views actually matter in politics), she does have the sleaziest celebrity endorser, Jerry Springer.
But do celebrity endorsements even matter? Sometimes with specific audiences, according to a Pew Center study. Mental Floss has a brief history of the celebrity endorsement.
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Posted by jmb13 at 2/5/08 6:58 p.m.
Obviously you know nothing about baseball. Its CURT Schilling.