It’s nothing new when a celebrity sounds off on a political candidate, but we did take notice at the particularly strong comments pop star Pink had for Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in an interview she gave to to AOL’s PopEater.com.
Pink, an animal rights activist, comments on Palin’s love of hunting, her view on abortion and her experience in foreign affairs. “She’s not of this time. This woman terrifies me,” Pink said of Palin. The rest can be found here.
We weren’t concerned about the politics of it. But we did wonder whether a 29-year-old pop star like Pink influences her fans when and if they vote. Earlier this week, PopEater polled its readers with the same basic question asking “Do stars’ views on politics ever affect your decision in the voting booth?” Of roughly 116,000 respondents, 95 percent said “no” while only 5 percent said “yes.”
Still, it seems that when we mention on our own Reuters blogs that a star or celebrity has said this or that about a candidate — whether McCain or Obama — we tend to get a lot of comments. So, there’s definitely some interest.
So we are curious. How much difference does it make when your favorite film, TV or music celebrity endorses a candidate or carves out a political position? We’d like to know.
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All I have to say is I agree with Pink all the way. She stands behind the meaning of what “real”, really is. - Traci
- Posted by TraciHi Sarah Palin! I’m you’re biggest fan! You’re so pretty i love you! Im very upset about what TV says about you i want to cry please dont listen to it you’re beautiful intellegent and a role model for girls everywhere you can do it..take on this country! I hope you read this i REALLY WANT TO MEET YOU SOMEDAY!
- Posted by lauraHow can some people can make statements like “Pink should stick to her area of expertise” Just because she’s a celebrity doesn mean she is devoid of all brain cells.
- Posted by TheresaCelebs don’t make my political decisions for me. However I will say this when you pick a VP that person should know what the “Bush Doctrine” is and any other bit of inofmation pertaining to the 2nd most important job in our country if not the world. Palin is not running for some small time job here. On the job training isn’t okay. Our country is in serious trouble and if she can’t answer a simple question for a news anchor, what is she going to do with a foreign leader.
- Posted by stefResponse to Tayc: You’re right. Celebrities are just like you and me in that they have a right to an opinion, but they have a unique advantage in that they have all of the media hanging on every word they say. So many Americans have placed celebrities on a pedestal and take what they have to say as gospel. Being informed simply requires listening to and researching both viewpoints before making a decision. I don’t think most Americans, including celebrities, have made the effort that goes into making INFORMED decisions. Also, the use of spell check is recommended.
- Posted by Carol Stockstellpeople seem to put down the views of celbrities like they are not american citizens or uneducated because they make movies act or model.. they are people to and just like u and i read and follow up on politics and have discusions they have the right to do the same.. i dont get it when people talk down about what they say. if that was the case people shoul all be political science majors to voice there decision in this election. i do not feel that they are voicing opinions to perusade the public, most of the time people ask them their opinions, and i belive pink is right mccain is old and we have to really consider vice presidential candidates palin is from another world and i’m not saying this because pink is a celbrity i’m saying this because its how i feel think about it
- Posted by TaycAnswer to Mary’s EXTREMELY long response: Thanks for again touting the Democratic Party line. Why don’t you start thinking for yourself? Do some of your own research? Get your own views? Like so many others, another lazy voter who can’t be bothered with studying the political history of their own country.
- Posted by Carol StockstellTo all you libs,
Why in the world do you think McCain won’t outlive his term? He’s only 72. His mother is 96 and still going strong? This man was at death’s doorstep for five years and he’s still as strong as ever. Face it. Your rock star Obama is done. This country is finally seeing his phony, tax-and-spend nonsense he’s really about.
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- Posted by amyHaving a little trouble recognizing sarchasm? I was responding to Becca who doesn’t think McCain will make it through his term.
As far as being at the top of their game, I’m still not convinced Obama has a game. What has he done so far?
I know he doen’s like to vote in the senate. Seems a little like dodging. Dodge ball… maybe that’s his game!
To answer your question Mary Jane, I do support abortion education.
I teach it at a family planning clinic. I see teenage girls and young women all the time that have already done it,and are basket-cases because of it.
I don’t think you have anything to be scared of. I am just a compasionate woman who doesn’t want to see anyone live through the years of shame and guilt that I have. When/if women and girs realize that it shouldn’t have been their “CHOICE”, the emotional reprocussions are very hard to live with.
Isn’t it against the law to kill yourself or someone else? So if you can’t kill yourself, why should you have the choice to kill your child?
I used to beleive in choice, but have seen so much damage from abortion that it is no longer an option for me, and just don’t want to see others make that mistake.
I don’t know anyone else who thinks I’m scary.
- Posted by Mary JohnsonPINK is scary.
Well Jim, the debating moving to as to whether Mccain can “hang on” for another four years proves a point in itself i believe. We dont want a president that can “hang on” we need someone on top of their game that can guide our country through all the troubles in the world today. When this person is in charge of our great country “hanging on” is hardly good enough.
Obama may be innexperienced but hes proven he CAN listen to his advisors (unlike mccain) which will no doubt benifit him hugely. With Biden as his VP, he can soak up all of his experience and knowledge while using his own energy and viewpoint himself.
- Posted by aeb