Democrats, Hollywood stars flaunt their mutual passion; it’s James Taylor’s chair this time

LOS ANGELES — Clint Eastwood’s oddball GOP convention monologue didn’t sit well, but Democrats proved they know how to exploit their unabashed love affair with Hollywood.

The beautiful triumvirate of Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria thrilled the Charlotte, N.C., convention crowd Thursday with their looks and words. Mary J. Blige and James Taylor provided the tunes. And “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm looked happy just to be part of the crowd.


There wasn’t an empty seat in the house as delegates cheered the display of star power.

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This campaign has produced an ad from a pro-GOP super PAC that proclaims, “Four years ago, America elected the biggest celebrity in the world,” and shows Obama dancing with Ellen DeGeneres and singing an Al Green song.

The Democratic response on the convention’s final night: If you’ve got ‘em, flaunt ‘em.

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