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'Rocky' supports McCain for president

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor January 24, 2008 10:13 AM


Chuck Norris has Mike Huckabee's back.

Today, another action actor, Sylvester Stallone, announced he had Republican rival's John McCain's.

On an appearance on "Fox & Friends" this morning, McCain was surprised by the hosts with the endorsement by the star of all the "Rocky' movies.

"I like McCain a lot, a lot," Stallone said. "Things may change along the way, but there’s something about matching the character with the script and right now, the script is being written and the reality is pretty brutal and pretty hard edged, a rough action film, and you need somebody who’s been in that to deal with it."

McCain responded by raising his arms in that famous Rocky pose: "Da-da! I'm going to Philadelphia to run up the steps. I'm ready!"

12 comments so far...
  1. I do not understand why this is even an issue? Who cares what Stallone thinks?

    Posted by Mike January 24, 08 01:14 PM
  1. You don't understand why this is an issue? Did you ever think just once about the greater percentage of people in this country who are not well educated, who don't know the difference between democrat and republican who base their decisions solely on what they hear from characters like rambo. That is why it matters.

    Posted by Gary January 24, 08 01:54 PM
  1. I'm holding out for the coveted Tony Little endorsement.

    Posted by Bill D January 24, 08 02:05 PM
  1. PLEASE keep the public informed by alerting us to all political endorsements by has-been celebrities, future has-beens and current.

    The media is doing is Great job of covering the "election."

    Please send text to my cell phone when Bruce Willis weighs in.

    Posted by Dan January 24, 08 02:07 PM
  1. At least Boston.com posted a celebrity endorsement of a Republican. This site and "newspaper" is so far left it's not even funny.

    Posted by Mark January 24, 08 02:18 PM
  1. Let Stallone and Norris fight it out, and have some Geritol on hand for them.

    Posted by Lefty January 24, 08 02:31 PM
  1. I was on the fence, now I am voting for McCain. Sly is perhaps one of the most formidable people on the face of the earth (I mean, he single-handedly ended the Cold War with the 1-2 punch of Rambo III and Rocky IV).

    Only 9 hours and 10 minutes until RAMBO opens....

    Posted by Number 1 Good Guy January 24, 08 02:49 PM
  1. Seeing the words "intellegence" next to either name is scary to me! But I agree with Gary here. Just think about how much power stupid people have!! Ahhh!!!!!! Scary!!!

    Posted by Ozone January 24, 08 02:58 PM
  1. Already 99% for McCain... if Mr. T backs him - that seals the deal.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_T

    Posted by Bird January 24, 08 03:35 PM
  1. Isn't everyone entitled to an opinion in America?
    No matter who they may be.
    McCain remains the only real life action hero of the bunch. POW: That is a fact the others can't touch.
    Where is the basically non-paid, military service with any of them?
    And McCain doesn't stress it, much to his credit.

    --Boston

    Posted by Bestuv Boston January 24, 08 03:47 PM
  1. So condescending. "Stupid people", "Not well educated", "has-beens". Can't we all just get along?

    Posted by Stupid Person January 24, 08 03:50 PM
  1. I'm undecided, but found this great article called "The Convenience of Civility" on the BlogZine SAVAGE POLITICS.

    www.SAVAGEPOLITICS.com

    It takes a great look at each of the GOP Candidates.

    Here is an excerpt:
    "Last night’s MSNBC Republican Candidates Debate was an important one for the GOP Presidential Candidates because it was aired from Florida, an immense State from which many of these candidate’s continued tenure depends upon. The expectations ran high, when you considered the latest Democratic Candidates Debate was headlined with personal attacks and other assorted political squabble that many claim overrode the serious discourse of issues. It had thus been expected of the Republicans to elevate their own profile by engaging in some fighting of their own, giving the Media Networks something interesting to talk about the next day. Unfortunately for them, from the very beginning of the debate, the mood was calm and composed, thanks in part to the absence of Fred Thompson from the race, a candidate known for his overwhelming boorishness but prone to aggressive attacks against his opponents. In fact, it was the utter civility and mature tone of the debate which truly stood out of the whole night, a fact attributed by many pundits to the Republican intention of distinguishing themselves from the opposing party’s antics. This tranquility in the discussions allowed for a comprehensive debate on current political and economic problems affecting our Country. What did each candidate bring to the discussion which finally highlighted their individual personalities?..." Find the rest of the article at www.SAVAGEPOLITICS.com

    Posted by Elsylee January 25, 08 11:20 PM
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