The New York Daily News reported this morning that Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama turned down an offer to help his campaign from Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt — well at least through intermediaries anyway.
So far neither Pitt nor his girlfriend and actress Angelina Jolie have donated to a presidential candidate this year, according to campaign records.
The Daily News cited a “knowledgeable source” who said the Obama campaign did not want to be seen as too close to Hollywood. Obama has received a $2,300 contribution from fellow Ocean’s 11 co-star George Clooney.
But Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that wasn’t the case.
“If Brad Pitt wants to campaign for Obama, the only challenge will be deciding who staffs him,” she said.
Yeah, and then there’s the fight in our newsroom over who gets to cover the event…
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