Robert De Niro: Hillary Clinton Should Be the Next President

[DemocratSinceBirth]

The acting legend puts his support behind Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential run in an interview with The Daily Beast.
Robert De Niro is a great many things. He’s a screen icon with a pair of Oscars and close to 100 films under his belt, including classics like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas. He’s an entrepreneur who has, through real estate ventures and the Tribeca Film Festival, helped revitalize Lower Manhattan in the wake of 9/11. He’s a longtime supporter of the Democratic Party, having endorsed Al Gore, John Kerry, and Barack Obama for president. And he also might be a psychic.

You see, back in December 2006, De Niro was busy doing promotional stops for his directorial effort The Good Shepherd. One of his appearances was on Hardball with Chris Matthews, where he appeared opposite star Matt Damon. It was filmed at George Mason University, and in front of a crowd of thousands, De Niro was asked who he’d like to see as president of the United States.

His answer? “Well, I think of two people: Hillary Clinton and Obama.”


http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/04/02/robert-de-niro-hillary-clinton-should-be-the-next-president.html

[mimi85]

1. One of my fav actors however...

HRC is not my fav politician. If she's the nominee, I'll vote for her, but I sure wish there was a viable opponent. Warren has made it abundantly clear that she won't run in 2016 and Bernie will never get the nom, sadly. Martin O'Malley is ok - a possibility?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. He has to be one of the greatest actors in the modern era ( 1970- now) NT

[still_one]

4. He is just voicing his opinion. The most important thing, especially with the potential of the

Iranian deal is that whoever the Democratic nominee is, that we win the WH, and hopefully can get back the Senate too

[mimi85]

6. Absolutely!

[edbermac]

3. And Joe Pesci for VP.

He's a funny guy. And he wouldn't take any shit from Boner.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. Pesci, DeNiro and Hillary should recreate the "Do you think I'm funny " scene:

NSFW-GRAPHIC LANGUAGE ALERT

[winstars]

7. Hey Cruz, Go home and get your shine box!!!

"This kid was good, make your shoes look like fucking mirrors'...

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. He was Phil Leatardo in The Sopranaos, very unlikeable...

[99Forever]

9. Is there some special reason I should care....

....who this actor supports? Cuz I don't.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. Thank you for your input and kicking my thread in the process.../NT

[99Forever]

11. And thank you...

... for not answering my simple question. A little too difficult for you?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. You talkin to me

[Enrique]

14. I was hoping the article would answer that

but it didn't

[99Forever]

15. And apparently, neither can the OP.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

28. I cited him because he's a stalwart Democrat, ergo:

He has been known to get heavily involved in U.S. politics, however, and when he does it is only for the Democratic Party. In his lifetime, De Niro has donated over $70,000 to the Democratic Party. But that’s not all. De Niro campaigns for his favorite candidates. He’s officially endorsed Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry in 2004, and Obama in 2008. During the Clinton “Monicagate” scandal, De Niro even lobbied Congress to not impeach the president.

[Bobbie Jo]

17. and??

Truly, I really don't care about half of the OP's posted in GD.

Rather than waste my time posting on each one of them to express the extent to which I care, I just scroll on by....

But that's just me.

K&R (based on the above post alone)

[DemocratSinceBirth]

26. Thank you, Bobbi Jo

It seems some folks need to take umbrage at the most innocuous things...It's really a window into their souls, more than anything.

[LittleBlue]

12. And I would feel exactly the same way if

I had a $200m net worth like Robert De Niro. Hillary will be very, very good for wealthy people like that.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

21. He also supported Obama, Kerry, and Gore and has given $70,00.00 to my party

He has been known to get heavily involved in U.S. politics, however, and when he does it is only for the Democratic Party. In his lifetime, De Niro has donated over $70,000 to the Democratic Party. But that’s not all. De Niro campaigns for his favorite candidates. He’s officially endorsed Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry in 2004, and Obama in 2008. During the Clinton “Monicagate” scandal, De Niro even lobbied Congress to not impeach the president.

[Autumn]

13. Rich people, Wall Street and banks like people who will look out for them.

Makes sense.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

22. See Post #21

He only donates to the Democratic party...Would you prefer he put his money and celebrity behind the Republicans?

[Autumn]

34. I would prefer a lot, lot less money in politics. No ads, just debates, town hall meetings.

No fund raising, just do the job you were elected to do.

[Beacool]

16. Imagine De Niro as VP.

Addressing some RW nut job like Cruz, for example: "You talkin' to me?" Cruz would wet his pants.

[Logical]

19. LOL, well that settles it! WTF?? nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

20. I don't think he's suggesting he will go Travis Bickle on you if you don't support her.

But thank you for kicking my thread.

[cherokeeprogressive]

23. Yawn.

Who?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. Only one of the greatest actors of our time.

But thank you for kicking my thread.

[liberal_at_heart]

25. great actor, but I don't base my vote on what celebrities think.

[AtomicKitten]

35. I'm waiting for the octopus to weigh in.

https://m.

[BlueStater]

27. *sigh*

23 non-stop fucking years of Clinton bullshit and our party STILL can't find other people or isn't willing to. Terrible.

[Thinkingabout]

29. There will be more coming out shortly

[Cha]

30. I still remember De Niro standing up for VP Gore in Miami all those years ago.. I really appreciated

that.

These people who scoff because he's an actor don't know what they're talkin' about. Most people have jobs/professions.. and everyone should have a voice. Not just them.

Mahalo DSB

[DemocratSinceBirth]

31. Thanks for the kick, Cha

[Cha]

33. Oh wow.. Cool! Mahalo DSB~