The men and women walking the red carpet may not get sworn in on the Bible, yet their political stances could very well shape the masses.
Celebrities’ influence over the masses is undeniable. Yet it could be their opinions on matters like foreign policy, the economy, and the debt ceiling that could sway a swing voter.
For example, actor George Clooney has made his opinions heard in the realm of politics. According to an article written by guardian.co.uk, George Clooney was arrested for protesting outside of the Sudanese embassy. Also, an article from abcnews.com stated that the actor raised 625 thousand dollars to support President Obama at a recent fundraiser in Geneva, Switzerland.
However, Governor Romney also has star power in his corner. Actor Clint Eastwood has become infamous for talking to a chair at the Republican National Convention. Nevertheless, Eastwood stated at the RNC that he supports the challenger in the election.
It is not the star power alone that will help shape the election, though. According to Article Two, Section One of the U.S. Constitution, anyone who has lived in the country for 14 years and is over the age of 35 can run for president. So in theory, Harrison Ford could play his role of president on Air Force One in real life.
Some of Hollywood’s most famous have been involved with politics. Alec Baldwin has told CNN’s Eliot Spitzer, a former governor himself, that he would like to run for public office, according to an article from politico.com. Also, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governor of California in 2003.
However, the “Governator” recently stepped down from his position.
Perhaps the most famous celebrity to be involved with politics was former actor President Ronald Reagan. Former President Reagan was featured in the films Kings Row and Bedtime for Bonzo. The former President of the United States was also president of the Screen Actors Guild in 1946.
Even before former President Reagan took the oath of office, he played a unique role in politics. During the late 1940s, Reagan testified before the House Un-Americans Activists Committee and had a unique role to play during the times of McCarthyism.
The influence of celebrities could be the key vote that swings the undecided voter in Ohio. And perhaps, in an election in the future, George Clooney may star in the real-life thriller “President Clooney.”