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Clooney denies e-mail relationship with Obama

Clooney denies giving Obama policy advice.
Clooney denies giving Obama policy advice.

(CNN)—George Clooney and Scarlett Johansson have more in common than their A-list star status: both have had to shoot down reports they’re  close e-mail buddies of presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

Clooney is flatly denying a report in the Los Angeles Times that he “frequently text messages the Illinois senator with whom he's been friends for many years.”

"I have never texted or e-mailed Senator Obama. And I'll offer a million dollars to anyone who could prove otherwise,” Clooney said in a statement. “I've spent more time with Senator McCain (he did my TV show) then I have with Senator Obama. I would hope that my friend John McCain would join me in condemning this kind of politics.”

Clooney told CNN in February he had no plans to hit the campaign trail for the presumptive Democratic nominee despite his endorsement because of the adverse affects celebrity endorsements can have on a candidate.

“I feel that at times you can harm the person that you are trying to help,” Clooney told said in February.

Watch: Clooney won't hit the trail for Obama

As for offering policy advice? Clooney said both candidates are doing well without his input.

“Although I support Senator Obama I would never be dumb enough to offer policy advice to either candidate.”

In June, Scarlett Johansson, an ardent Obama supporter, told a Politico reporter that she had e-mailed the Illinois senator. Amid the media frenzy that followed, Johansson downplayed the extent of the communication.

"It seemed to me to be like a product of extreme sexism, and I kept thinking to myself, 'God, if this was just, like, Kal Penn or George Clooney or any of the other (Obama) surrogates or supporters ... there wouldn't be (any) question about it. Nobody would even talk about it," she said.

They may not be blackberry buddies, but Clooney is set to host a fundraiser for Obama in September in Geneva, Switzerland.

(Updated Wednesday night to clarify that Johansson did not deny e-mailing Obama, though she did minimize the significance and frequency.)


Filed under: Candidate Barack Obama • John McCain
soundoff (113 Responses)
  1. CT voter

    What the hell does this have to do with anything, Mccains campaign will make a fuss of it though I'm sure, freaking paparazzi, they will do anything to stay clear of the real issues. Pathetic...

    August 13, 2008 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  2. Bob Indianapolis, IN

    More distractions from the Reptilicans and their enablers in Mainstream Media...

    August 13, 2008 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  3. Debby

    Didn't we just go through this with Edwards? 2 months down the road we will find out Clooney emailed Obama. LOL

    August 13, 2008 11:00 am at 11:00 am |
  4. Rudy NYC

    So what if he does talk to Clooney from time to time. Oh, I know what the problem is with this situation. Clooney is a politically incorrect liberal.

    August 13, 2008 11:01 am at 11:01 am |
  5. Enquiring Mind

    This is better than the Brittney Madonna kiss to get attention

    Janet Jackson wardrobe malfuntion got attention

    These two failed stars can help put each other back in the tabloids they love to have their picture taken.

    Obama is doing a good job or repackaging socialism, but his magic is gone.

    August 13, 2008 11:03 am at 11:03 am |
  6. vic nashville,Tn

    Los Angeles Times try to cook something !!!!!!!!!
    At last truth is coming out Mc Cain will be better president than Obama
    Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

    August 13, 2008 11:03 am at 11:03 am |
  7. Les-Wa

    George you've just lost me. I'll never watch any of your movies again. Movie stars should stay where they, HOLLYWEIRD!

    August 13, 2008 11:04 am at 11:04 am |
  8. non black nonwhite

    the media doesn't like obama and his supporters that is why he gets the most negative coverage. clooney & Johansson are being badgered by the press for liking a democrat. it's a conspiracy against the dems because the media is funded by Rupert Murdock and Bush

    August 13, 2008 11:04 am at 11:04 am |
  9. Steve - Wyoming

    How come Hillary's name wasn't in this article? She's in everything else regardless of relevance!

    August 13, 2008 11:04 am at 11:04 am |
  10. ProudToBeDemocrat

    Republicans are a bunch of whiners and liers.

    August 13, 2008 11:04 am at 11:04 am |
  11. Alice Brinkley

    I like Sen Lieberman. He reaches across party lines for the good of the country rather than just supporting the party line. Sen Lieberman as well as Sen McCain have proven their statesmanship by their acts over many years, while Obama can't show one darn thing that he has done for the good of the country. Obama TALKS good, that's all–empty suit he is.

    August 13, 2008 11:05 am at 11:05 am |
  12. Sane John

    Right wing loonies love to try to defame Obama by tying him to the "Hollywood Left".

    Of course, they have no problems watching the movies and TV shows that come out of Hollywood. Hypocrites. So what if Obama and Clooney or Johansson send emails and texts back and forth? Even if it was true, I wouldn't care. Who decided presidents and presidential candidates shouldn't have friends?

    And wasn't Reagan an actor?

    August 13, 2008 11:06 am at 11:06 am |
  13. PUMA 4 HILL

    Why would Obama need Larry Sinclair if he has doe-eyed Clooney at his side... I am sure these guys have a little fun together.

    Won't vote for this leftist radical – no accomplishments, no morals.

    We'll remember in November.

    August 13, 2008 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  14. Informed Voter

    Your Political ticker is turning into a tabloid ticker, first was Scarlett now Clooney ... give Obama a break

    August 13, 2008 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  15. Abby

    He said "I would hope that my friend John McCain would join me in condemning this kind of politics.” !! Sen McCain ???

    _____________________________________________________
    I'm over The Hill and i'm voting for Obama

    August 13, 2008 11:07 am at 11:07 am |
  16. biffington, biff

    What is this.... the Enquirer, People?

    who cares?

    August 13, 2008 11:08 am at 11:08 am |
  17. What if?

    TO Les-Wa August 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET
    George you've just lost me. I'll never watch any of your movies again. Movie stars should stay where they, HOLLYWEIRD!
    ------------------------------
    Lose a few, gain a million George...Who cares Les-Wa, a nobody....

    August 13, 2008 11:10 am at 11:10 am |
  18. Oliver

    Clooney stated he will offer $1Million to anyone with proof he has been in touch with Obama. Sounds like a public and binding agreement. Someone from the phone company should check his text messaging history and score a cool million from Clooney.

    August 13, 2008 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  19. R.I.F.

    “I've spent more time with Senator McCain (he did my TV show) then I have with Senator Obama.

    Nice jab at McCain's celebrity Clooney!

    Obama '08

    August 13, 2008 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  20. The Shepherd

    Celebrities have to stick together.

    August 13, 2008 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  21. Typical White Person

    "Clooney told CNN in February he had no plans to hit the campaign trail for the presumptive Democratic nominee despite his endorsement because of the adverse affects celebrity endorsements can have on a candidate."

    But Clooney is now going to do a foreign fundraiser for Obama.

    Flip-flopping birds of a feather...

    August 13, 2008 11:11 am at 11:11 am |
  22. Anonymous

    WHATS OBAMA DOING NOW TRYING TO GET IN THE MOVIES. HE ALREADY THINKS HE IS A ROCK STAR ETC. OBAMA IS A BIG JOKE AND YOU FOLLOWERS WILL SOON FIND OUT.

    August 13, 2008 11:12 am at 11:12 am |
  23. anonymous

    Hollywood stinks and so does Politics

    August 13, 2008 11:14 am at 11:14 am |
  24. THE BUSH TWINS : GEORGE & JOHN

    Don't hold your breath George, McBush will never condem these kind of rumors. Haven't you noticed taking the low road is all McBush is about, in fact it was probably one of his flunkys that started the rumor.

    August 13, 2008 11:14 am at 11:14 am |
  25. Celebrity

    Handsome, bright, charismatics flock together.
    Are you jealous McInsane? You have a look alike Lieberman.

    August 13, 2008 11:14 am at 11:14 am |
  26. Fay Tx

    To- Les Wa IDIOT!!!

    August 13, 2008 11:15 am at 11:15 am |
  27. StellaTex

    The picture with this story is obviously a composite and should be labeled as such. Why does CNN have the journalistic standards of a supermarket tabloid? Please change the pic or the caption.

    August 13, 2008 11:15 am at 11:15 am |
  28. Informed Voter

    CNN it's time to ban people for being Off-Topic!!!!!!

    August 13, 2008 11:17 am at 11:17 am |
  29. Brendan H., San Antonio, TX

    Personal to Alice Brinkley:

    Lieberman has always had an agenda and always will. McCain "talks" well, too; first he's against off-shore drilling, and then he's for it!

    August 13, 2008 11:17 am at 11:17 am |
  30. Brandon

    Republicans still trying the "Celebrity" tactic I see. How stupid....

    August 13, 2008 11:17 am at 11:17 am |
  31. Obama supporter:White, 60 year old woman

    Why is it the socalled Hillary supporters have so much to say on the non issue blogs like this and yet are deathly quiet on the blogs on real issues like the ones on Georgia??

    Better to have an email connection with an American than a relationship with a foreign leader through a lobbyist.

    August 13, 2008 11:18 am at 11:18 am |
  32. Leper Colony of Pariah Hill

    This article is irrelevant. What is infinitely more important should be:

    What does Hillary Want?

    August 13, 2008 11:18 am at 11:18 am |
  33. Ron Democrat turned independent

    well maybe he can get obama a part in his next film if he loses the election. with his acting abilities he should be a quick study

    August 13, 2008 11:19 am at 11:19 am |
  34. Razor Willy

    Whatever... Is Les-Wa on crack? Let me get this right... Because George talks to Obama or not we should all freeeeak out. God... get back on your meds

    August 13, 2008 11:19 am at 11:19 am |
  35. Fay Tx

    You are Right George Thanks for the Endorsement....Look over the Trouble Making Media

    August 13, 2008 11:20 am at 11:20 am |
  36. Dr.Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA

    ME TOO. OR THREE OR WHAT EVER.

    AT LEAST I WISH !!!!

    ACTUALLY ROOMER HAS IT,THAT OBAMA DOES PICK

    AT RANDOM, A NUMBER OF EMAILS TO ANSWER, AND

    THAT ALL HIS DONORS AT THE END OF THE CAMPAIGN

    WILL GET A SURPRISE THANK YOU. IF THAT IS THE CASE,

    I WILL BE GETTING 12 OF THOSE. WATCH OUT WORLD.

    HERE COME THE AMERICANS, AGAIN.

    August 13, 2008 11:20 am at 11:20 am |
  37. Joe Kiloz

    So what if Clooney and Hollywood give Obama advice ? That may be in part based on Obama's lack of experience and maybe he wants to reach out to all who support his points of view.

    Why would Mr. Clooney host a fundraiser in Geneva ? Is he trying to preempt or get around existing restrictions ?

    August 13, 2008 11:20 am at 11:20 am |
  38. INDEPENDANT VET

    Hollywood ,< Maybe Cooney can make a movie , from one of Obama's Books.

    Obama playing himself . For he knows how by now . Sore Lip.An soon will be a sore loozer < Rezko will lone him his shoulder , cry baby cry .

    First we had SWIFT BOAT , Now we have FLIP FLOP < WRIGHT On .

    August 13, 2008 11:21 am at 11:21 am |
  39. charles

    and the point is???

    August 13, 2008 11:21 am at 11:21 am |
  40. Debra

    You say we can't have Hillary as VP...But THAT is exactly what we want! that is the LEAST Barack coud do! I don't want anything else. Just Clinton as VP. Why is it so hard?

    August 13, 2008 11:21 am at 11:21 am |
  41. Craig, Texas

    Clooney said in a statement. “I've spent more time with Senator McCain (he did my TV show) then I have with Senator Obama. I would hope that my friend John McCain would join me in condemning this kind of politics.”

    So where are you Johnny boy ?

    Lieberman and McCain are not statesman, they are buffoons that will get us mired in more wars. If McCain had his way we would be starting World War III right now backing uncritically the blunders made by Saakashvili in taunting Russia militarily and giving them the opening they so much wanted.

    August 13, 2008 11:21 am at 11:21 am |
  42. gary

    KEEP VOTING FOR YOUTH AN UNEXPERIENCE AND WE WONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING. WITH AGE COMES WISDOM. OUR NATIONAL SECURITY IS THE MAIN ISSUE. WITHOUT THAT ,NOTHING ELSE MATTERS. TODAY GEORGIA TOMMORROW U.S.A. THINK ABOUT IT. OUR COUNTRY IS HEADED FOR THE WORST YET. WE NEED SOMEONE THAT HAS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SECURING IT.

    August 13, 2008 11:22 am at 11:22 am |
  43. Tony

    Denying doesn't make it so George!

    August 13, 2008 11:22 am at 11:22 am |
  44. BigDeal

    I did not have textual relations with that man

    August 13, 2008 11:22 am at 11:22 am |
  45. RealityKing

    The NYTimes is merely plagiarizing Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.

    They were the first to find that George Clooney is an “unofficial” adviser to Senator Obama. They also reported that Clooney is trying to hide the relationship because he fears “his left-wing views and playboy image” will hurt Obama's White House chances.

    But the duo does regularly speak by phone, at least twice a week. The newspaper also quoted one source as saying, "George has been giving him advice on things such as presentation, public speaking and body language and policy, especially the Middle East."

    Of course the proof would be in the pudding.., Does Clooney's Middle East policy match that of Obama's?? Why yes it does! Hmmm.....

    August 13, 2008 11:22 am at 11:22 am |
  46. DAVID

    HEY CNN WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO USE THE CORRECT WORDING IN YOUR BLOGS

    HILLARY CLINTON DID NOT LOOSE
    BARCK OBAMA DID NOT WIN

    THE FACT IS
    HILLARY CLINTON WAS NOT SELECTED
    BARACK OBAMA WAS SELECTED

    THER IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOOSE, WIN AND SELCTED AND CHOSEN

    GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR NOTES FROM JOURNALISM 101

    August 13, 2008 11:22 am at 11:22 am |
  47. Natalie, NH

    Move on.CNN

    August 13, 2008 11:24 am at 11:24 am |
  48. Ask me if I care

    Does anyone really care about these hair brain movie stars? Movie stars are not running for President and they will not be leading our Country. Just pay attention to what Obama is saying and doing and then when you realize he is saying and doing "nothing", vote for McCain.

    Better yet, hope HIllary's name is put in for nomination at the convention. One never knows what a twist of fate might happen there.

    August 13, 2008 11:24 am at 11:24 am |
  49. spoton

    not a conservative story folks.we have no allies in the mainstream media and really do not care who emails obama as we believe obama is just not the type candidate we need to lead this country

    August 13, 2008 11:24 am at 11:24 am |
  50. CT voter

    Wow look at the republican posters actually trying to make a big issue out of this, how pathetic...

    August 13, 2008 11:24 am at 11:24 am |
  51. Debra

    August 13th, 2008 11:14 am ET

    Handsome, bright, charismatics
    Paleeze. A little full of yourself?

    August 13, 2008 11:25 am at 11:25 am |
  52. Heather

    seriously CNN...why is this news?

    August 13, 2008 11:25 am at 11:25 am |
  53. Emma

    Great challenge to the McCain camp! Anyone want $1M dollars per Clooney if you can disprove his statement!

    Renounce, denounce, reject this kind of politics!!!!!!!!!!!!

    August 13, 2008 11:25 am at 11:25 am |
  54. The Duke

    That is very silly and if so what

    August 13, 2008 11:26 am at 11:26 am |
  55. therealist

    Denials and finger wagging bold face lies are what we expect from Democrats, and hollywood celebrities..

    August 13, 2008 11:26 am at 11:26 am |
  56. Ed

    Is Clooney Mr Obama's secret lover?

    August 13, 2008 11:26 am at 11:26 am |
  57. Luis

    Really, who gives a crap?

    Elitist clown hanging out with elitist clowns......................

    Vote McCain or join the insane.......

    August 13, 2008 11:27 am at 11:27 am |
  58. spoton

    why do my cooments always say awaiting moderation and others dont.i am not inmoderate in my comments.this is bound to be some violation of 1st amendment rights.

    August 13, 2008 11:27 am at 11:27 am |
  59. Independent_me

    Republicans are very skillful at starting "whisper campaigns" that get traction in the mainline news. This is just another example. Only the most gullible get fooled by them anymore..

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  60. Writing on the Wall

    Just goes to show Hollywood and politcs don't mix. Obama was so eager to become friends with the Hollywood set and take their money (remember Oprah's huge fundraiser). If it walks like an outrageous liberal, acts like an outrageous liberal, talks like an outrageous liberal and hangs out with out-of-touch outrageous liberals, it unequivocally is Barack Obama.

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  61. Drew, NY

    Regarding McCain's Aide Talking About Barack & Georgia:

    McCain is grabbing at straws because he will not win this election. Did you see the smile on his face when he was talking about Georgia. He's elated. Why? Because he thinks Americans are stupid and that we will elect him so he can continue the Bush policies.

    He's a phony and a fake and I'm not buying it. I can't wait to vote for Obama and return McFake Out to his home state of Arizona. Good luck keeping him awake, or asking him to work on the weekends.

    Obama 08

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  62. Joe

    Why should John McCain condemn this? These people are insane. It was the Los Angelas Times who reported it not John McCain.

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  63. Proud to be American

    CNN who cares? The country could be going into another war, and McSame just said we are all Geogians and the President want to know what we are going to do about the issue versus all the talk??? see this is an issue and McSame is not the President and has no power and should not have made a statement like that... this needs to be a serious topic to discuss as I do not want my son's fighting in war! I love Clooney but hey he is an actor not a Politician ... what can he do for America and what does it matter if he does text Obama or not..... stop the madness and report the news... and hey get off Obama back and shed some light on McStupid ... Obama brush his hair with his left hand, Obama exercise a lot Obama ..... come on now really... do you think this is something we care about?

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  64. Veteran for Obama

    McCain is just jealous he is not longer the good looking POW military celebrity in Washington. He is taking it out on Obama with these type of childish temper tantrum attacks and false accusations. McCain, you can only hold on to your celebrity status for so long. You have to let it go.

    August 13, 2008 11:28 am at 11:28 am |
  65. Razor Willy

    Is Alice Brinkley from planet X ? Lieberman must reach across party lines. He will be of NO value to either party once Obama and 10 new Dem Sen's are in office. Lieberman is a lame duck after this Nov. and he knows it. The guy's days are numbered...

    August 13, 2008 11:29 am at 11:29 am |
  66. bernj

    Clooney is a good dude. Once again, the McSamites will make a stink one way or the other.

    I am so tired of the silly McCain attacks against anyone who may in any way recognize that we are living in the 21st Century.

    August 13, 2008 11:29 am at 11:29 am |
  67. Tara

    And this is why I hate the media. We have McCain who's top policy advisor was up until a few months ago a lobbiest for the Georgian Government, And just last month Condi Rice went to Georgia and encouraged that Government to try and take back Ossetia and the other break away territory... and this is what CNN is reporting on. IDIOTS

    August 13, 2008 11:29 am at 11:29 am |
  68. William, from Cali!

    I could care less, about who George Clooney e-mails' or nots': But, CNN, stop, moderating my e-mail comments- I'm just telling "the truth"; as I see it; from "a different perspective, .....something your network, might try doing for a "change".....................Yes you can!

    August 13, 2008 11:30 am at 11:30 am |
  69. Rusty Shackleford

    I love how Clooney flips it over immediately and clarifies that he has had more contact with McCain than Obama!

    August 13, 2008 11:30 am at 11:30 am |
  70. What if?

    Alice Brinkley Voted for now President. By the way you comment has some truth in it, it does show their alike proven salesmanship...ops.....statesmanship. The WROST President in years, starting a war that only produced higher gas prices and thousands their lives, homeowner struggling to keep their homes, millions without health care. and fat wallets for the now administration and their oil friends.....Yes, your right to they reaches over party line, but not the voters who suffer day after day from the WROST economy we have today.

    Some of you have the nerve to say "Obama supporters are the most mean, nasty, and hateful people that I have ever had the displeasure of encountering." The truth is everyone republican, democrat and the other parties have said MEAN things. We are not Obama, we are not going to take you beating us with words and not strike back, JUST ISN”T GOING TO HAPPEN!

    Obama 08

    August 13, 2008 11:31 am at 11:31 am |
  71. anonymous

    It really doesn't matter who is elected President of the US because they are all a bunch of liars and are going to do what they want to while they are in office and could care less what the American people feel or say. What will they really do for us. They don't do a thing but negotiate with all the foreign leaders. They care what they say and do not you or me.

    August 13, 2008 11:31 am at 11:31 am |
  72. Ron Democrat turned independent

    obama creates negative publicity. he's the one who chose those anti-American friends, not the media. he's the one who said winning his senate seat the way he did is just Chicago politics, not the media. he's the one who made the crack about his white grandmother, not the media. he's the one who keeps flip flopping, not the media. he's the one who chooses not to buy his children Christmas and birthday gifts to show them there are limits, then sets an example by renting a super jet and an NFL stadium so people can pay homage to him. not the media. so if he wants positive do positive things.

    August 13, 2008 11:31 am at 11:31 am |
  73. ulysses

    Clooney is friends with McCain? This just proves McCain is a vapid celebrity dingleberry and not a legitimate statesman. Conservative Republicans universally agree that nobody who has ever worked in Hollywood has any business setting foot in Washington! We can have doctors, lawyers, MBAs, fishermen, teachers, plumbers, and unemployed factory workers as senator, governor, or president – but NEVER an actor! Their opinions and endorsement are less valid than everybody else's!
    Praise the holy ghost of Ronald Reagan!

    August 13, 2008 11:31 am at 11:31 am |
  74. Carolyn

    This is a waste of time ! Report something worth talking about.

    August 13, 2008 11:32 am at 11:32 am |
  75. anonymous

    I am sick of all this garbage.....................

    August 13, 2008 11:32 am at 11:32 am |
  76. John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr

    the REPUBLICANS ARE JUST TRYING TO DISTRACT THEIR BIGOTS FROM THE REAL ISSUES...THEY WILL THROW EVERYTHING AT OBAMA JUST LIKE HILLARY'S KITCHEN SINK JUST TO SMEAR HIS NAME AND YOU SOME FOOLS SCARD OF HIM.

    THEY ARE SOME HILLYBILLYS OUT THERE WHO BELIEVE IN THESE STUFF...TO THE REPUBLICAN BIGOTS AND JOHN McSAME, IGNORANCE IS BLISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK THIS TIME – AMERICANS ARE SMARTER THAN THE REPUBLICANS WILL WANT US TO BELIEVE!

    CHANGE IS COMING – YES, CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN, NOT FEAR & SMEAR!!!!!!

    VOTE OBAMA '08'12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    August 13, 2008 11:32 am at 11:32 am |
  77. Proud Army and Navy Mom

    Thats what happens when you have no foreign expierence.....At least Clooney attend the Cannes film festival in Europe that there is more expierence then Obama

    August 13, 2008 11:32 am at 11:32 am |
  78. MikeH

    Looks like a bunch of Republican operatives/trolls were waiting to post on this article. Were they given advanced knowledge?

    Their content linking Clooney to Obama is interesting since Clooney disavows the LA Times article. It looks so pre-rehearsed.

    One troll even managed to inject a Lieberman lie into this. You guys must get frequent talking point bulletins from Republican Central.

    August 13, 2008 11:33 am at 11:33 am |
  79. DR. YES

    wgaff?we want issues,repubs!this garbage is boring.

    August 13, 2008 11:33 am at 11:33 am |
  80. xddy4u

    Even if Clooney had e-mailed Obama, So. Obama can't know anyone now. D-mn, give the man a break. Tell me of anyone of importance that wouldn't want Obama's personal e-mail address? I gets a head ache everytime I comme to CNN blog's BS. I now blog on AOL. No moderation, what you write is what get posted immeditely. None of this BS, after you've writen a blog, then gets a This Post is Closed, when its only been open 1 hour. Then it shows that no one left a comment. CNN s-cks GO TO AOL.

    August 13, 2008 11:34 am at 11:34 am |
  81. Obamalism

    Why the heck should McCain have to condem this? His party didn't put it out.

    So should barack have to condemn every moronic post on these blogs calling mccain 'old and senile' ?

    Apologizing for other people is just plain stupid.

    Regardless, the rumor is stupid. We all know Barack takes his marching orders from the other big O. Oprah.

    August 13, 2008 11:34 am at 11:34 am |
  82. JeffRob

    What is with that picture? The two men are obviously p-shopped in, but then the ceiling makes it look like a real pic. It looks like they just got caught kissing or something.

    August 13, 2008 11:35 am at 11:35 am |
  83. Chris, NJ

    Wow.. This article is about nothing that matters and the liberals still manage to not talk about it's actual contents and instead somehow tie this to republicans and McCain. Grow up guys.

    The only time McCain was mentioned in this article was when Clooney said, he's spent more time with McCain because they did a tv show together. There is a time and place to bash candidates and this isn't either.

    And CNN.. Why must you keep deleting my comments? Am I not liberal enough?

    August 13, 2008 11:36 am at 11:36 am |
  84. Obamalism

    non black nonwhite – August 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

    the media doesn't like obama and his supporters that is why he gets the most negative coverage

    What the heck are you smoking? The media is 90% liberal bud. The only medium that conservatives have a hold on is radio...which is why pelosi is trying to shut it down.

    August 13, 2008 11:37 am at 11:37 am |
  85. fred

    wow, this is the dumbest article ever, but if it's true, someone from that phone company could be making a million dollars.

    August 13, 2008 11:37 am at 11:37 am |
  86. Tom

    Right sure! Just like Scarlett Johansson. Movie (Rock) Stars are flock together.

    August 13, 2008 11:37 am at 11:37 am |
  87. Down with the DNC

    "Steve – Wyoming: How come Hillary's name wasn't in this article? She's in everything else regardless of relevance!"

    --------

    Good point. They should stop the childish reporting about Obama and focus more on her.

    August 13, 2008 11:37 am at 11:37 am |
  88. anonymous

    I thought there was more to George Clooney and I am having 2nd thoughts now. His choice of Las Vegas strippers for a girlfriend and now trying to give advice to OBAMA. MAn oh man. Sure hope Obama
    can see the light or maybe he is giving him advise about a getaway weekend in SIN CITY. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS THERE. WELL THAT IS BULL. THE WHOLE US KNOWS ALL ABOUT VEGAS AND ITS SINS. THINK WE WOMEN ARE STUPID.

    August 13, 2008 11:37 am at 11:37 am |
  89. RH

    It's truly a shame that this actor is more mature and responsible than the media or the politicians.

    August 13, 2008 11:38 am at 11:38 am |
  90. former (R) William, New Jersey

    Alice Brinkley... Please do your research .... Please... Whats that old saying " its better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." I dedicate that quote to John Mccain supporters.

    Well If you think Clooney emailed Obama then you shold go get that million dollars he's offering to anyone who can prove otherwise. Knock yourself out.

    Whats going on here is simple and rather basic strategy on the part of republicans to further saturate the minds of innocent, misinformed voters with the image of Obama as being a celeb or like a celeb. Not working. Obama 08!

    I have no idea how long it will take or if it will ever happene for many of you. Until you get past the fact Obama is a black man and come to terms with it, you will never learn to appreciate the fact that he's so much more intelligent than his counterpart. Meaning you will never learn anything constructive about your next president.

    And for once, can ONE Mccain supporter PLEASE explain to myself and the rest of the Obama supporters: Tell us ONE policy that Mccain has introduced thus far that differs from any policy the Bush admin has in place already? Once youve climbed that mountain: Tell us how he plans to do it? i.e. strategy, cost etc, and for extra credit, explain how he plans to finance his lofty goals for this country? Then you can humor us by explaining how he's gonna do this WITHOUT raising ANYONES taxes? As he claims so firmly... The clock is ticking...

    August 13, 2008 11:40 am at 11:40 am |
  91. From Puerto Rico w/Love

    This is pure nonsense, lets get to the gritty stuff, Economy, gas price, home foreclosures, war in irak, afghanistan, Iran and now Georgia.

    August 13, 2008 11:40 am at 11:40 am |
  92. Bill

    Four more years of hell? I can't agree with that at all, my life has been great since Wild Bill left office. Could it be that the lazy, underachieving hippies just want a little income redistribution? They want something for nothing, like you are entitled to it? Oh, and for the record, I have served FOUR tours in Iraq, TWO in Kuwait, TWO in Saudi Arabia, and ONE in Afghanistan. I VOLUNTEERED to go to all of them. Obama will NOT magically make everything better, as evidenced by Skeletor (Pelosi) and her minions in Congress. Trust me, it won't be pretty if he's elected, he'll just make you feel good while he taxes us to death (well, those of us that are employed anyway). Peace out! BJack

    August 13, 2008 11:40 am at 11:40 am |
  93. Republican for Obama

    Alice Brinkley said:

    "Sen Lieberman as well as Sen McCain have proven their statesmanship by their acts over many years, while Obama can't show one darn thing that he has done for the good of the country"

    I can easily say McCain and Lieberman have caused the current financial crisis in this country and Obama has a plan to get us out.

    OR

    Santa Claus likes milkshakes and feeds his reindeer chocolate.

    Both statements are completely objective with no facts to support them. That is not what intellectual conversation is based on. I wish Americans would start discussing the issues based on facts and not broad unsupported statements designed to ridicule the opponent.

    August 13, 2008 11:41 am at 11:41 am |
  94. ginny

    omg, you people are all nuts, it was a simple statement to clear up a rumour. Everyone needs to stand back from politics for a bit and take a deep breath.

    August 13, 2008 11:41 am at 11:41 am |
  95. McCain supporter

    It wouldn't surprise me that Obama has a convoy of Hollywood people who advise him. He sounds just as clueless as they are when he speaks.

    August 13, 2008 11:43 am at 11:43 am |
  96. Ken in Dallas

    BORRRIIIINNNNNGGGG.

    August 13, 2008 11:43 am at 11:43 am |
  97. Caryl - Connecticut

    Thank you George for NOT texting or hitting the campain trail. We love YOU just the way you are. It would be awful if we had to change how we feel about you because you politically choose against US. Therefore, we will continue to watch and buy your movies as long as you stay out of the political fray.
    You have it all, looks, chramisa and being IRISH with an ITALIAN Villa on Lago di Como helps a LOT too.

    WAY TO GO GEORGE !

    August 13, 2008 11:43 am at 11:43 am |
  98. Michelle, PA

    Hmmm...interesting that we hear about George Clooney's e-mail habits but not the influence of a certain lobbyist for the Republic of Georgia and Georgian interests on McCain's exploitation of death and destruction for partisan political gain. You know, the man running for President who supposedly speaks for all Americans and jet-skiied on the Black Sea 2 years ago on the taxpayers' dime, and now has a Georgian lobbyist as his top foreign policy advisor? Ring a bell?

    August 13, 2008 11:43 am at 11:43 am |
  99. JM from SC

    Alice Brinkley, you should check your facts. If you like McCain, vote for him. Obama has done a lot of good for those who wishes to see it.

    If you are satisfied with the Bush administration, vote for the man who stood with him at least 95% of the time, John McCain. However, if you are tired of the same, Vote Sen. Obama.

    August 13, 2008 11:45 am at 11:45 am |
  100. ObamaFatigued

    RUDYNYC,

    The problem with Obama taking advice from Clooney is that HE IS AN ACTOR not A POLITICIAN/LAWYER/LAWMAKER. Get it? Actors should stick to acting, politicians to politics.

    I am sick and tired of actors who think they're views are more important than mine!!! Get off your smug soap boxes and realize that just because we liked a movie that you had a role in doesn't mean we need, want or CARE about your political beliefs!!!

    August 13, 2008 11:45 am at 11:45 am |
  101. former (R) William, New Jersey

    As per my question above, You McCain supporters must answer the question without using any of these two words... Barack, or Obama. Now give it a shot. lol

    August 13, 2008 11:45 am at 11:45 am |
  102. Alice in Florida

    Clooney will host a fundraiser for Obama in SWITZERLAND??????? What's up with that?

    McCain '08 for Hillary '12

    August 13, 2008 11:46 am at 11:46 am |
  103. therealist

    Looney also said that he would move to Canada if Bush was elected. So why is Obama surrounding himself with known liars??

    August 13, 2008 11:46 am at 11:46 am |
  104. Thank you, George Clooney

    Just a shout out to GC - thanks! Stupid story aside, you're one of my favorite actors (love the Oceans series) and you seem smart enough to stay out of the fray.

    I don't know what it is about these stories... it's like, the media just throws something out to see if it ripples. Or maybe the McCain camp is doing it on the DL?

    FAN of both Clooney AND Obama!

    August 13, 2008 11:47 am at 11:47 am |
  105. CW4Barack

    "...I would hope that my friend John McCain would join me in condemning this kind of politics.”
    John McSame will never join anyone in condemning anything that is negative towards Obama.....afterall that is the entire structure and mission of his campaign....demonize Obama and his supporters! But we will have the last say in November!

    August 13, 2008 11:47 am at 11:47 am |
  106. Jiggles

    "These two failed stars can help put each other back in the tabloids they love to have their picture taken. "

    AND

    "George you've just lost me. I'll never watch any of your movies again. Movie stars should stay where they, HOLLYWEIRD"

    - You two (and some others) LEARN TO READ...Clooney denied it was true- and indeed was willing to stake money on it!

    Do you believe every random bit of chain letter tat you read?/ If so I've heard some King of Nigeria want to transfer $1000000 to your bank account...

    August 13, 2008 11:48 am at 11:48 am |
  107. EMJ

    Who cares? I get almost daily emails from Obama, Michelle, and their highest level staff as do several millionn other people supporting Barack. God I hope America doesn't screw this up and force us to deal with 4 more years of Republicans ruining the country.

    August 13, 2008 11:49 am at 11:49 am |
  108. demwit

    Paris Hilton is Obama's foriegn policy adviser. Perhaps Clooney would want Secretary of Homeland Security!!??

    August 13, 2008 11:49 am at 11:49 am |
  109. demwit

    Oh..., my bad. Paris is Obama's Secretary of Energy.

    August 13, 2008 11:50 am at 11:50 am |
  110. George

    I am a Democrat voting for McCain, here is why: If McCain wins we only have to wait 4 more years before running someone else. If BO wins we have to wait 8 more years before running someone else.

    August 13, 2008 11:51 am at 11:51 am |
  111. lier

    CNN, please post this.

    Doesn't this speak about Obama's Charecter by itself!!! Obama supporters you are just blind followers!! I never vote for a lier.

    August 13, 2008 11:52 am at 11:52 am |
  112. Sean H.

    Notice how every time someone has been accused of hangin' w/ Obama they quickly deny it?

    Why does everyone want to distance themselves from Obama??

    I know, but I ain't tellin'

    ...yet.

    August 13, 2008 11:53 am at 11:53 am |
  113. proud army and navy mom

    Mcsenile = no new ideas, just the same old lies, over and over again.

    Just like when he was debating Romney, mcwar kept repeating the same old lies over and over again.

    August 13, 2008 11:53 am at 11:53 am |