Is the nation truly ready for another actor President? For those too young to realize it, President Regan was an actor long before he was Governor of California so the precedent exists. So when talk sparks up for an actor to take on the mantle of leader of the nation, ears perk up. Of course I’m not speaking about Gov. Schwarzenegger, he is forbidden from running for that office. (He’s not a natural citizen, he’s originally from Hungary as I recall)
I’m speaking of the swirl around Mr. George Clooney. It seems that several people have been asking if he’s consider a run in the 2008 election. So far he has declined and put off any thought of running. But I wonder. Mr. Clooney is not the worst choice the Democrats could make (that would be Mrs. Hilary Clinton in my opinion). Though a liberal, and a Democrat, he is a man of strong values and conviction. He has spoken up on what he believes multiple times, on various issues. And I for one have great respect for his positions, whether of not I agree with them.
But is this what would be best? An upcoming movie makes light of a comedian becoming President, the new Mr. Robin Williams film to be exact. Is that how the rest of the world would take a Clooney Presidency? And what secrets might be brought to light when Mr. Clooney would be vetted. Could that influence voters or international leaders?
And some confuse the actor from the man. The public knows little about Mr. Clooney, other than the causes he champions and whom he potentially dates. I don’t doubt he has the mind for the position, but I’m not sure he can handle the pressure and responsibility. That is not an insult, I just don’t know enough about the person and the entertainer is not relevant. Basically there are too many questions. And I don’t share his liberal ideologies.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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