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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts) Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:19 AM Apr 2015

Robert De Niro: Hillary Clinton Should Be the Next President

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

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Robert De Niro: Hillary Clinton Should Be the Next President (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 OP

One of my fav actors however... mimi85 Apr 2015 #1

He has to be one of the greatest actors in the modern era ( 1970- now) NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #2

He is just voicing his opinion. The most important thing, especially with the potential of the still_one Apr 2015 #4

Absolutely! mimi85 Apr 2015 #6

And Joe Pesci for VP. edbermac Apr 2015 #3

Pesci, DeNiro and Hillary should recreate the "Do you think I'm funny " scene: DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #5

Hey Cruz, Go home and get your shine box!!! winstars Apr 2015 #7

He was Phil Leatardo in The Sopranaos, very unlikeable... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #8

Is there some special reason I should care.... 99Forever Apr 2015 #9

Thank you for your input and kicking my thread in the process.../NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #10

And thank you... 99Forever Apr 2015 #11

You talkin to me DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #18

I was hoping the article would answer that Enrique Apr 2015 #14

And apparently, neither can the OP. 99Forever Apr 2015 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Sheepshank Apr 2015 #32

I cited him because he's a stalwart Democrat, ergo: DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #28

and?? Bobbie Jo Apr 2015 #17

Thank you, Bobbi Jo DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #26

And I would feel exactly the same way if LittleBlue Apr 2015 #12

He also supported Obama, Kerry, and Gore and has given $70,00.00 to my party DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #21

Rich people, Wall Street and banks like people who will look out for them. Autumn Apr 2015 #13

See Post #21 DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #22

I would prefer a lot, lot less money in politics. No ads, just debates, town hall meetings. Autumn Apr 2015 #34

Imagine De Niro as VP. Beacool Apr 2015 #16

LOL, well that settles it! WTF?? nt Logical Apr 2015 #19

I don't think he's suggesting he will go Travis Bickle on you if you don't support her. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #20

Yawn. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #23

Only one of the greatest actors of our time. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #24

great actor, but I don't base my vote on what celebrities think. liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #25

I'm waiting for the octopus to weigh in. AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #35

*sigh* BlueStater Apr 2015 #27

There will be more coming out shortly Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #29

I still remember De Niro standing up for VP Gore in Miami all those years ago.. I really appreciated Cha Apr 2015 #30

Thanks for the kick, Cha DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #31

Oh wow.. Cool! Mahalo DSB~ Cha Apr 2015 #33

mimi85

(1,805 posts)

1. One of my fav actors however...

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:29 AM

Apr 2015

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

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to mimi85 (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:30 AM

Apr 2015

still_one

(92,479 posts)

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

Reply to mimi85 (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:36 AM

Apr 2015

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

mimi85

(1,805 posts)

6. Absolutely!

Reply to still_one (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 12:00 PM

Apr 2015

edbermac

(15,948 posts)

3. And Joe Pesci for VP.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:32 AM

Apr 2015

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

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to edbermac (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 11:38 AM

Apr 2015

NSFW-GRAPHIC LANGUAGE ALERT

winstars

(4,220 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:35 PM

Apr 2015

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

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to winstars (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:37 PM

Apr 2015

99Forever

(14,524 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:48 PM

Apr 2015

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

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to 99Forever (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 01:53 PM

Apr 2015

99Forever

(14,524 posts)

11. And thank you...

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Reply #10)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:06 PM

Apr 2015

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

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

18. You talkin to me

Reply to 99Forever (Reply #11)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:28 PM

Apr 2015

Enrique

(27,461 posts)

14. I was hoping the article would answer that

Reply to 99Forever (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:19 PM

Apr 2015

but it didn't

99Forever

(14,524 posts)

15. And apparently, neither can the OP.

Reply to Enrique (Reply #14)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:24 PM

Apr 2015

Response to 99Forever (Reply #15)

Sheepshank This message was self-deleted by its author.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to Enrique (Reply #14)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 05:06 PM

Apr 2015

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

(14,341 posts)

17. and??

Reply to 99Forever (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:54 PM

Apr 2015

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

(99,716 posts)

26. Thank you, Bobbi Jo

Reply to Bobbie Jo (Reply #17)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:48 PM

Apr 2015

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

(10,362 posts)

12. And I would feel exactly the same way if

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:12 PM

Apr 2015

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

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to LittleBlue (Reply #12)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:39 PM

Apr 2015

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

(45,120 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:15 PM

Apr 2015

Makes sense.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

22. See Post #21

Reply to Autumn (Reply #13)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:41 PM

Apr 2015

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

Autumn

(45,120 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Reply #22)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 06:55 PM

Apr 2015

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

Beacool

(30,253 posts)

16. Imagine De Niro as VP.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 02:42 PM

Apr 2015

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

Logical

(22,457 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:30 PM

Apr 2015

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to Logical (Reply #19)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:34 PM

Apr 2015

But thank you for kicking my thread.

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)

23. Yawn.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:41 PM

Apr 2015

Who?

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,716 posts)

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

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Reply #23)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:46 PM

Apr 2015

But thank you for kicking my thread.

liberal_at_heart

(12,081 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:47 PM

Apr 2015

AtomicKitten

(46,585 posts)

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

Reply to liberal_at_heart (Reply #25)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 07:12 PM

Apr 2015

https://m.

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

27. *sigh*

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 04:50 PM

Apr 2015

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

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)

29. There will be more coming out shortly

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 05:24 PM

Apr 2015

Cha

(297,874 posts)

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

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 06:15 PM

Apr 2015

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

(99,716 posts)

31. Thanks for the kick, Cha

Reply to Cha (Reply #30)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 06:33 PM

Apr 2015

Cha

(297,874 posts)

33. Oh wow.. Cool! Mahalo DSB~

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Reply #31)

Fri Apr 3, 2015, 06:51 PM

Apr 2015

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