Celebrities are involved in politics, and are therefore involved in the ongoing battle between the Democrats (liberals)and the Republicans(conservatives). To some of the famous people, politics is just an ego trip. But to many of the celebrities, there is a sincere desire to help their fellow citizens.
During the 2008 presidential election and the 2010 midterm, congressional elections, voters were bombarded by American celebrities and famous people: political officeholders, media celebrities, and Hollywood celebrities - seeking support for themselves or their political favorites. After the elections of 2008, and 2010 were over, the battle between Democrats and Republicans continued. Below. I have compiled a list of some of these famous people in politics. Most of the celebrities are so well-known, they need little or no introduction, however, I have added a few notes when appropriate.
Note the large number of TV newscasters and radio talk show hosts who have become celebrities. They outnumber the political candidates by far and this is nowhere near a complete list.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Ran hard for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2008 and is running again in 2012. Romney is an attractive candidate with a good record but he could not overtake Senator McCain in 2008. Romney would have made a strong Vice-Presidential nominee for McCain, certainly better than Sarah Palin.
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Sarah Palin, Former Governor of Alaska. The Tea Party Queen! John McCain chose Governor Palin for his Vice-Presidential candidate and she has stirred quite a bit of excitement in the Tea Party and Republican Party ranks and among the American people. She was not quite ready for prime time in 2008. However, she could be a factor in 2012. Palin vs. Obama?......Obama would win in a walk but it would be a fun election!
Former President George W. Bush - Bush won reelection relatively easily in the election of 2004 but had become very unpopular by the presidential election of 2008.
President Bush was repudiated in the midterm elections of 2006 and the presidential election of 2008 as Democrats took over the presidency and both the House of Representatives and the Senate. He has now pretty much taken a back seat in public affairs
Herman Cain - Republican candidate for president. But how much longer will he survive in the primaries as more and more women come forward with tales on Cain?
Newt Gindrich - Republican presidential candidate. Presently leading (temporarily?) the pack of candidates in the Republican primaries. Gindrich was Majority Leader of the House of Representatives back when Clinton was president.
Texas Governor Rick Perry. - Is Perry the second coming of George W. Bush? If so, are Americans dumb enough to vote for him? In any event, he has jumped into the Republican primary.
President Barrack Obama of Illinois - An instant political celebrity! A rock star! The Democrat fought hard and got lots of good press. Was key-note speaker at Democratic Convention in 2004 and has showed himself to be an excellent organizer. Obama won the Democratic nomination and the presidency. But, is the country really ready for a black president?
Secretary of State (and former Senator Hillary Clinton) - Years ago, she exposed the "vast right wing conspiracy!" while we all laughed at her. We're not laughing any more!
Clinton was President Obama's choice for Secretary of State. She is doing an excellent job.
Former President Bill Clinton - He and Hillary are both rapidly becoming wealthy with book, speeches, etc. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Campaigned for Senator Kerry, and in 2008, campaigned hard for Hillary.
Minority Leader of the House Nancy Pelosi - She has more enemies than any Democrat except maybe Hillary Clinton but she serves as a lightning rod to keep some of the Republican attacks away from President Obama. Unfortunately, she lost her speaker's job as a result of the 2010 congressional election?
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke. Desperately trying to inflate the economy?
Rush Limbaugh - King of conservative talk radio! His talk show is carried on many radio stations. Limbaugh is the heart and soul of the conservative movement and of the Republican Party. The Democrats, in 2000 & 2004, made a fatal mistake underestimating the influence of Limbaugh. There are a lot of ditto-heads around the country who listen to his every word.
Will Limbaugh be able to hang on to his lucrative job? He should keep an eye on Glen Beck, Ann Coulter and other even more fanatical right-wingers who are coming up in his rear view mirror.
Joe Scarborough - Host of popular TV early morning news show - Morning Joe - on MSNBC. Scarborough is a former Republican US Representative from Florida. He is a moderate conservative compared to most MSNBC hosts who lean to the liberal side.
Bill O'Reilly - FOX TV News Announcer. TV's 'Rush Limbaugh'.
Chris Matthews - TV commentator - MSNBC. Liberal in politics.
Ann Coulter - One of the most famous women political figures. Conservative-Republican author and frequent FOX TV commentator.
Coulter is more of a right-wing fanatic than Rush Limbaugh ever dreamed of being.
Maureen Dowd - Princess of the liberal political newspaper columnists. She did not like the Bush administration! Excellent writer. Conservatives hate her and with good reason. No one - except maybe Hillary Clinton or the late Molly Ivins - has been better at exposing conservative weaknesses and scams.
Oprah Winfrey - Great celebrity interviewer! Always involved in the political or social scene. Helped elect Obama!
Barbra Streisand - Actress and singer. Strong Democratic activist.
Michael Moore - Film maker. Strong progressive activist. Under attack from Republicans for the documentaries. His documentaries are a revolutionary concept and have made him a rich man!
Tom Cruise nbsp; Independent thinker and strong believer in Scientology. . The religious fanatics behind the conservative movement do not like his promotion of Scientology. The prescription drug folks don"t like him either because he is against most prescription drugs.
President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. President of Iran is stirring things up by supporting nuclear energy projects for Iran and for stating that Israel should be destroyed. Keeps thumbing his nose at the U.S! Are Ahmadinejad and Iran on a collision course with the United States?
Hugo Chavez. Left-leaning Venezuelan President who Pat Robertson recommended be assassinated.
Chavez is funny and a more than a little screwy. He reminds me of the dictator in the Woody Allen movie who mandated that his citizens wear their underwear on the outside for easy inspection.
Vladimir Putin - The former Soviet boss keeps acting independent, not at all like an American stooge should. Is he trying to resurrect the "evil empire"?
3. Mitt Romney A leading Republican candidate for President in the 2012 election.
The elections and politics of 2008 and 2010 featured famous people from various fields - government, business, media, Hollywood, etc, - campaigning for Republican and Democratic candidates. These celebrities and famous people will be involved in the the election of 2012.
Last Updated: 11/29/11