Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
12. Sarandon & Robbins did not care that John Edwards voted for Iraq War when they endorsed him
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 06:08 PM
Apr 2016

2008




http://blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetrail/2008/01/07/actors-robbins-sarandon-hit-the-road-for-john-edwards/

Tales from the Trail
Actors Robbins, Sarandon hit the road for John Edwards
By Jeff Mason January 8, 2008
DOVER, N.H. — Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins, famous for his part in hit film The Shawshank Redemption, is playing a new role: opening act for Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards.

The actor-director and his partner Susan Sarandon campaigned for the former North Carolina senator one day before New Hampshire voters go to the polls in a crucial vote that could shape the rest of the primary contests.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_John_Edwards


Iraq and the Middle East[edit]
Edwards voted for the 2002 Iraq War Resolution, and was one of 16 Senators to co-sponsor an early version of that bill, Joe Lieberman's S.J Res 46, which was not brought to the floor for a vote.[30] Three years after the war began, in November 2005, Edwards said that the decision to go to war in Iraq was a mistake. He apologized for his vote, saying that the intelligence reports which led to the decision were "deeply flawed and, in some cases, manipulated to fit a political agenda." He favors gradual troop withdrawal and concurrent training of Iraqi troops, as well as removing American contractors, instead awarding such reconstruction contracts to Iraqi businesses to promote the Iraqi economy and reduce unemployment in Iraq.[31]


Pretty much nailed it there tonyt53 Apr 2016 #1
+1 workinclasszero Apr 2016 #2
After repeating this nonsense endlessly, a lot of berners actually believe. Passionately. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #3
Pretty soon they'll have Hillary starting World War II. Koinos Apr 2016 #10
The Sarandons of this world make it easy for conservatives to roll their eyes at liberals. stopbush Apr 2016 #4
Kudos to Sarandon Mponti Apr 2016 #5
Personally, ladym55 Apr 2016 #9
My guess is Mponti would have savalez Apr 2016 #19
You are posting in the Hillary Clinton Group. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #22
She can't be bullied, you say? johnp3907 Apr 2016 #23
Actually sarandon is a 3 time loser who is the bully. Femiinism has nothing to do with her Cha Apr 2016 #31
Sarandon was a big supporter of John Edwards ... a man who ALSO voted for the IWR. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #6
Good point to remember. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #28
She's quite the hypocrite isn't she? DemonGoddess Apr 2016 #7
It is not going to be a brokered convention, the first vote will determine the winner, Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #8
The nomination will be determined by acclamation. George II Apr 2016 #17
I think you are right, it would show leadership on Sanders end. Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #25
At this point. I don't think Sanders will show leadership. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #29
A person makes their personal choices. Thinkingabout Apr 2016 #30
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #11
You're in the wrong group. Please delete your post. stopbush Apr 2016 #13
They have been blocked. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #21
HRC GROUP! Her Sister Apr 2016 #14
This is the Hillary Clinton group. johnp3907 Apr 2016 #15
Please self delete this post, NOW! George II Apr 2016 #16
so you really mercuryblues Apr 2016 #18
Hillary Group. sheshe2 Apr 2016 #20
Sarandon & Robbins did not care that John Edwards voted for Iraq War when they endorsed him Her Sister Apr 2016 #12
I missed it. What was Colbert's reaction? lunamagica Apr 2016 #24
He was just pleasantly noncommital ladym55 Apr 2016 #26
I miss Letterman. He never tolerated idiotic nonsense from celebrities lunamagica Apr 2016 #27
I hope Colbert gave her some pushback.. I think Letterman would have. Cha Apr 2016 #32
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Hillary Clinton»HILLARY CLINTON GROUP: On...»Reply #12