RT NewsHollywood actor George Clooney is reportedly planning to run for governor of California within the next four years – an event that, if successful, could ultimately launch a campaign for the presidency.
According to the British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror, friends of the 53-year-old blockbuster movie star claim that Clooney is being wooed by Democrats hoping he’ll launch a long-speculated political career, with their sights set on the 2018 governor’s race. If Clooney agrees, he would likely start planning out the next steps after his September marriage to British human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.
If Clooney manages to become governor of California, he would be following the same path as actors like Ronald Reagan (governor from 1967-1975) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2011). Reagan, of course, went on to win the presidency in 1980.
To Clooney’s friends, who went unnamed by the Mirror, the move would be a natural fit.
“George is hugely popular with the Democrats and where better a place to put him than as the Governor of California the home of Hollywood,” one friend told the newspaper. “It has always been a huge stronghold for the party and one that has a proven record for getting politicians in to the Oval office.”
What’s more, the actor’s friend said unlike Clooney’s past partners, Alamuddin – who served as the attorney for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and is also a special envoy to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees – would act as a positive asset in public life.
“Now that Amal is by his side it has boosted his credentials even higher,” the friend said. “She is as far removed as some of the girls he has previously dated and possesses incredible intelligence that bodes well if she ever does become First Lady. It would certainly add a new meaning to the ‘special relationship’ between Britain and America.”
As noted by the Daily Mail, Clooney’s connections to the Democratic Party are strong and well-known. He has held fundraisers for liberal politicians, including one in 2012 in which attendees paid $40,000 each to join a dinner party where President Obama spoke. Clooney has also been invited to the White House to screen his films and is considered a friend by Obama.
Outside of Hollywood, Clooney is also known for his activism. He was arrested for civil disobedience outside of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, DC, back in 2012, after groups gathered to protest Sudan’s president Omar al-Bashir for blocking aid and “provoking a humanitarian crisis.” He was detained for a few hours and released after paying a $100 fine.
Whether or not Clooney actually runs for any office remains to be seen, however. In 2012, he was asked about potentially running for president, but quickly shot the idea down.
“There’s a guy in office who is smarter than anybody,” he said, referring to Obama. “I have no interest.”
http://rt.com/usa/166568-george-clooney-governor-california/
Maybe he can pull an “oceans 11” on the federal reserve bank, but most likely he will pull an “oceans 11” on the american people.
no,
he will just pass a law saying everybody must drink coffee 😀
Is that a joke about him being an A.A. (alcoholics anonymous) member? Because they’re always guzzling the coffee.
no, it’s because he keeps advertising expensive coffee machines on European tv.
maybe he’s a bit short of cash!!!
That explains the reason for his recent engagement….. Gotta look the part of a good family man….. Just another liberal that can memorize…. Watch out California…. Also this idiot has not lived in this country for some time…
Good luck California….. Stop this piece of crap while you can….
With all of his experience pretending to be what he is not (via hollywood) he would fit right in…
Isn’t he a Zionist or an Illuminati puppet? He’ll fit right in.
actors act..not do..
he wouldnt know the first thing about governing , or being a real president ( not that we have one now that does)
after so many “takes” he would be ready to go home or back to his trailer for a sip of Blue Agave ..and than his aid would tell him “No George this isnt hollywood, your stuck here for the next 4 years!.. and so are the people of the USA..
Lets hope no one in Kalifornia votes for him..although even if that happened he would still win
look out Cali- and the rest of the world
Haven’t they learned from the Governator and Ronald Reagan?
I’ve had enough of these “hollyweird” types trying to jam their beliefs down our throats. George F’N Clooney. He’s a legend in his own mind!
So this grinning jackal has political ambitions? Are you freaking kidding me? He is even less qualified than Oblah Blah and that’s saying something. Why is it we seem to be overrun with arrogant hubris filled idiots with delusions of grandeur?
He’s a commie and he hates guns and the militia.
Well that’s more than enough for me to give Clooney my special finger. 😉
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We desperately need a real leader, not another actor or clown.
If he cant make it rain he will be the governor of a dust bowl.
Experts say next year will be even worse…and that these droughts can last 20-30 years. Here is a link from back in January…a two minute video but the last 30 seconds are most important..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0F-xCEsPM34
Oh , he’ll make it rain alright..or what he will be doing is pissing down your back telling you its rain
just like most of them all in California will be soon drinking their own refined Piss!<— no joke
George Clooney, member CFR. That should tell you who is pulling his strings!
Just another Hitlery Clinton without the trail of bodies.
This POS state has priors when it comes to actors for Governor.
Excuse me, I’ve got to get back to “Dancing With The Stars”. Semi-finals, you know. 😉