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Pop Culture Presidents: Campaigning in the Entertainment Spotlight

March 26th, 2008 4:23pm EDT Post a comment

The general election isn't until November, but already the competitive campaign season has tested the candidates. They need to be well-versed on foreign affairs, the economy, the war in Iraq and... pop culture? That's right, ladies and gentlemen. America's love fest with entertainment and celebrity just segued into a politics-meets-pop-culture frenzy.

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Thu Mar 27 2008 00:55:03 By: Bevo (

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Well balanced and insightful article. I think more exposure to the candidates in different areas of their lives seems to generate interest with folks who don't usually vote--- from both of the political parties. Hope it translates into actual voting this time. Thanks for writing this.

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Fri Mar 28 2008 11:19:58 By: taralynn (

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WELL HOPE THAT PEOPLE CAN FORM THEIR OWN OPINIONS INSTEAD OF DOING WHAT A CELEB TELLS YOU TO.

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Sat Mar 29 2008 13:23:50 By: backer (

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Interesting and entertaining article. The blurring of entertainment, communication and politics is an enormous and impactful trend today. This article really addresses that change.

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