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In reply to the discussion: "George Clooney 'mulling run for California governor'" [View all]Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)14. Oh hell no.
Last edited Mon Jun 16, 2014, 01:37 AM - Edit history (1)
This state needs to find candidates who aren't just acting the part.
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He certainly knows how to connect to the audience when he is talking politics or policy.
applegrove
Jun 2014
#1
They think he can just waltz in and take the highest elected office in the state?
Retrograde
Jun 2014
#2
I suspect that George has more knowledge of the problems both in the USA and the world than
jwirr
Jun 2014
#20
You do realize that is how Arnold won and Davis lost. In this case if Clooney ran on a third party
lostincalifornia
Jun 2014
#32
How could he split the vote? He'd either be the Dem candidate after the primary, or
MADem
Jun 2014
#44
I hear you, but Atrocity #1 does not equal Person #2. And I'm glad that "plenty of liberals" are
UTUSN
Jun 2014
#47
I don't think that campaigns/electioneering is a process for selecting "savvy admins, executives"
UTUSN
Jun 2014
#59
To think that running a state is like running a business is where most of the rethugs are coming
jwirr
Jun 2014
#23
I love Clooney and his positions but I am with you. I am not sure that is the entry level position
stevenleser
Jun 2014
#54
hes been political and involved for years. his dad ran for kentucky senator and nearly won
roguevalley
Jun 2014
#68
That doesn't count. What elections has he won? In what elected positions has he served?
stevenleser
Jun 2014
#69
Republicans scoff at the notion of an actor being governor of a state like CA n/t
Yavin4
Jun 2014
#17
not going to happen, if he did run for office it would be something like Congress or even Mayor
JI7
Jun 2014
#30
I like Clooney, but it seems like there are other fine talented people who could run in California
davidpdx
Jun 2014
#41
I've been told he won't announce his candidacy for president until after the midterm election
Brother Buzz
Jun 2014
#50
I know that if wishes were fast trains we'd all take a ride but, honestly,
Tuesday Afternoon
Jun 2014
#65