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Al Franken's success at winning a Senate seat inspired predictions that a cascade of celebrities will seek elective office. But his experience actually may have the opposite effect, and may give entertainment figures pause in their political aspirations.
That's the subject of my latest column in the print version of weekly Variety on Sunday, which you can read here.
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Wilshire & Washington highlights the enduring relationship between entertainment and politics. More than a mere curiosity, the intersection of these worlds play out daily in fund raising, celebrity causes, show business lobbying and creative expression. Variety managing editor Ted Johnson provides the daily dose with contributions from reporters in L.A. and D.C.
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Some pretty horrific grammar here. "The oppose effect?" "A Senate seat predictions?" Who writes this stuff? Yeesh.
Posted by: Gary | July 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Good catch ---- teaches me to post in haste --- and late in the evening...
Posted by: Ted Johnson | July 10, 2009 at 10:57 PM