February
1 The Hollywood Debate --- the GOP Response

Were the Democrats too drenched in showbiz at last night's debate? CNN often cutaway to shots of celebrities as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talked Iraq, the economy and healthcare.

That was not lost on the Republican National Committee, which unveiled its own awards in a press release sent out last night:

"Tonight, Senators Clinton and Obama faced off in the Kodak Theatre, the home of the Academy Awards… And the Oscars go to:

Actor in a leading role

Barack Obama – For his performance as Clinton’s “friend” after snubbing her three days earlier.

Actress in a leading role

Hillary Clinton – For her performance reaching out her hand in “friendship and unity” for three days.

Writing (Adaptation of a Screenplay)

Hillary Clinton – For rewriting her record.

Writing (Original Screenplay)

Barack Obama – For writing fiscal and security policy proposals with virtually no experience.

Picture

The Democrats’ skewed vision for higher taxes and weaker security.

Director

John Edwards – For dictating the first 15 minutes.

Cinematography

CNN – For capturing Hollywood’s love of the Democratic candidates."

I'd say that the star quotient was a liability for the Democrats were it not for the fact that so many celebrities also have been stumping and endorsing GOP candidates, like Sylvester Stallone for McCain, Jon Voight for Rudy Giuliani (and perhaps now for McCain) and Chuck Norris for Mike Huckabee.