October 14, 2008
Posted: October 14th, 2008 08:31 AM ET
Actors from the show Gossip Girl are staring in a new anti-McCain ad
Actors from the show Gossip Girl are staring in a new anti-McCain ad

(CNN) - The well-heeled Gossip Girl universe so far seems to have been unaccountably untouched by the financial crisis or the campaign, but stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley are wading into real-world politics in a new pro-Obama television ad.

Watch: "Gossip Girl" actors star in new anti-McCain ad

The 30-second spot – a fake public service announcement warning parents of the dangers of voting for the Republican ticket – is part of MoveOn's Youth Vote program. It was directed by Doug Liman, the director of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

The ad’s creators are making a youth-targeted buy, running the spot during Gossip Girl on the CW network, and on MTV and Comedy Central.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Ambiv   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Their timing is interesting i.e. making a very hip ad for a very hip candidate near then end of the campaign when the hip guy seems to be winning.

Also, while I like the sentiment of "anything to get the young people involved", let me remind those of us with older children, would you invite your 18 year old in to discuss your next home purchase, interest rates, or retirement investments? Would you trush your 19 year old college son or daughter to pick out your next vehicle? Sooooo . . . why are we so fervent about getting our young people heavily involved indeciding who our leader should be?

wdunlap   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

You people make me sick. hollywood is disgusting depraved ignorant people that have neve even graduated from high school. I hate you pigs.

Nicole H.   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Sorry JIm, G.W. Bush and the Republican led congress for the six years they had controll have already destroyed this country. I just hope Obama/Biden and the now Democratic led congress can fix it. I know there are some good republicans in congress as well, so hopefully they will all find common ground and work together to get us out of this mess.

Cindy from NC   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Well, the sad part, is our children like these actor/singers etc... So I don't have a problem with them telling these kids to get involved in the political process because it is their country as well.

I will never knock anyone for getting these kids motivated in the process. It has to start somewhere.

moron   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

alan you're a moron mccain smoked as well, pretty much everyone did

lil   October 14th, 2008 11:07 am ET

We have to remember the our kids inherit the world we leave behind.
Drill baby drill will leave a lot of empty holes behind in our quest for more oil.
Our generation should have a vote in these decisions as well.

JD in Moraga, CA   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

They're paid to be pretty, not relevant...they should stick to that.

RD   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Too bad palin was a communications major.Watch college football one day and notice when they list the players' majors ... "Communications" ranks somewhere between "Sociology" and "Underwater Basket-Weaving" among the most popular fields of study. Then upon graduating from college, she worked as a sports reporter! So maybe Palin should be the one taking a course in comparative economic theories or comparative politics.

David   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Just goes to show that Obama really is just a celebrity, nothing more, look at all his celebrity buddies crawling out of the woodwork for him.

Jan   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

I shudder to think that Obama will probably cut off foxnews if he is elected. We will no longer have an unbiased news station. With the likes of Campbell Brown and Anderson Cooper–we may as well all move to communist China.

Tina   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Isn't it funny the right likes to complain about celebrities endorsing Obama. But its perfectly ok to have Hank WIlliams Jr. out there for McCain? Seems to me they just have an inferiority complex.

Only cool if it's Raisin McCain   October 14th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Republican logic:
Obama = celebrity
Palin = cool hockey mom (despite boos in Philly)
actors endorsing Obama = who cares
never was country singers endorsing McShame = hee haw

got it, thanks.

That one is Karl Marxs friend too   October 14th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Chuck Norris- We should all be so lucky to have him on our side. Just ask him what it is like to be a conservative in a very liberal media. It is what it is. I think every Dem candidate has been backed by SAG. What's new about that??

Let's keep worrying about spreading the wealth. That is the issue.
A vote for Obama is a vote for socialism period. Check his record. Check his off the cuff statements. It is what it is..

NOBAMA   October 14th, 2008 11:05 am ET

New flash, Andy – YES, THERE ARE plenty of people idiot enough to vote for a candidate just because their favorite idiot celebrity does! Me, I would vote for the opposite of what this idiot kid recommends.
Celebrities should keep their mouths shut and not try to tell people how to vote.

chuck   October 14th, 2008 11:05 am ET

It seems more and more people are for Obama, and less and less for the Maverick and his dimwit sidekick. Angry Republicans beware. The end is almost near. Pennsylvania, my home state, just announced record democrat voter registration. 30,000 new democrats registered, and republican registration is down. Who needs polls when you can see the Change first hand.

Hope   October 14th, 2008 11:05 am ET

you bunch of idiots saying these gossip kids are not relevant think again. the ad is not for you. read a whole story then exercise your brain by thinking that the kids who watches the show love them and will follow them. that's why they put the ad in MTV, comedy central etc... clearly not on CNN and def not Fox noise. Target audience hello ?

and why so against hollywood ? isn't Ronald Ragan one of the hollywood big name ?

meh   October 14th, 2008 11:04 am ET

And Heidi Montag is for McCain!

None of these "celebrities" carry much weight.

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 14th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Why is it that when a star supports Obama the Republican party gets their panties in a knot? Superstars are citzens of the free nation, they have to pay taxes, they have family etc..

I don't understand why the Republicans get mad at superstars who suport Obama.

Get over it.

MV   October 14th, 2008 11:04 am ET

For everyone who is upset because the "celebrities" are endorsing Obama and it shows how "out of touch" Hollywood is – would you feel the same if they were endorsing McCain? So what if you don't agree with them on the candidates? Are you really going to boycott television shows that you enjoy because of the actors' personal political beliefs? If you don't agree with them – don't listen – that goes for anyone who's endorsing one candidate or another. We're ALL entitled to our opinions and nobody REALLY knows what's going to happen next January when the new President takes office.

Accountant Guy   October 14th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Wow, and they say actors and actresses are stupid, at least they are smart enough to vote for Obama/Biden!!

However, I like others would like to know why CNN is allowing Palin to lie and say that she was cleared of wrong doing, when other news outlet is stating the fact that she was found guilty of abusing her power and being unethical. She is a liar and a cheat!!

Obama/Biden '08

jennifer   October 14th, 2008 11:03 am ET

TAINOFPOWER get a grip on reality, will ya? If Obama wins it is because Americans voted for desperatly needed change. You idiots are always looking for an excuse. To shift the blame. Mccain has no-one to blame but himself for choosing Palin, and for running a dirty campaign full of LIES.

Barbara G   October 14th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Who told these celebities that what think matters, no one cares who they vote for. Back when Bush ran for president Alec Baldwin said he would leave the country if he won, well eight years later he is still here, stupid statements like that, who cares. Are they listening to the debates they will be paying more taxes under the Obama administration, but of course what they say and what they do is so different. McCain all the way.

Doug   October 14th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Sponsored by Moveon.org, wow, shocking.......You mean Soros, the Hollywood left, and the media dont support McCain? Really, I just dont know what to say.........Sounds like the recipe for Socialism. The sponsor, Soros, the blind, Hollywood, and the Accomplices, the media.

Look out country, here they come.

Tony   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Thank God celebrities are here to tell me how I should vote. I wouldn't know what to do without them! I'm incapable of thinking for myself, but they're on television and in movies so I should listen to them. In fact, they're so smart that most of them didn't even need to go to college so they skipped it altogether and waited tables in Hollywood until someone noticed them.

C   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

JOBS BABY JOBS!!!

youth vote   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Too bad the youth are not being told about Bob Barr or the Libertarian party.

Had I heard more about Libertarians early in my life, I would have signed up right away. Unfortunately, it took a few years.

I hope that others, especially younger voters will consider more than the two mainstream options. If you want a real voice to be heard, you need to go beyond Democrats and Republicans.

Joe in NJ   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

"The Alaskan newspapers are printing stories of the Palin probe expanding into more allegations of ethics violations by Sara Palin.

Why isn't CNN reporting on this fact as they have to know what is going on unless they are ignoring the Alaskan press which would be doubtful?"

Because it's more important to know what celebrities think. :P

gimme a break   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

I need a new V-chip.

Jeff in DC   October 14th, 2008 11:02 am ET

I'm all for targeting youth vote. But as an Obama supporter, I'm worried this ad could open up an attack line for the Republicans to rip on the Hollywood elitists and their alliance with Democrats. Obama's campaign is doing pretty well already, especially among young voters. Not sure this overtly Hollywood appeal is going to help much, but it could open up the door for Republican attakcs.

McCain is Shameless   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Boy, the McCain fake posters are out in droves this morning, aren't they? Is this the new campaign strategy? Not a fan of using celeb endorsements at all–Chuck Norris at the RNC looked more like a SNL skit than anything–I wish MoveOn.org would spend their money more wisely. This is a waste.

Paul   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

If either of them can name the first 5 Presidents, and the 5 most recent Presidents, then I will vote for who they want me to vote for. If not, I will just make up my own mind based on the results of the debates.

Stick to acting.

Independent for anything but Bush

Bryce Beamish   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

one commenter above said ...

"MORE HATE AND BIAS AND PEOPLE BEING PAID TO LIE FOR OBAMA BY THE OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN. EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY AND YOURS IS COMING OBAMA."

This is exactly the sort of blind, uninformed rage that I fear will be the tone of the next eight years. What does this mongoloid mean when he says Obama's day is coming? Honestly, this is complete nonsense. To think these people vote, much less are involved in politics at all is frightening.

Obama 08. It's over.

GARY   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

MORE GLAMOUR ADDS BY THE MEDIA SHOWBOAT OBAMA. HE IS A STINKEN JOKE LIKE HIS SUPPORTERS FILLED WITH HATE.

dagwud   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

All o' y'all screaming about "failed Republican policies" need to wake up and read the Congressional Record.

The bulk of the current financial situation has Democrat fingerprints all over it, from CRA to obstructing efforts to regulate Fannie and Freddie.

Republicans have their own guilt in this mess. But if anyone thinks a unified Democrat legislature and executive are going to make things better, they're not paying attention.

Ken in Dallas   October 14th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Bobby: "Young kids don't know whats happening in the real world today! They can be brain washed very easy!"

Interesting comment. It appears to say we've done a really lousy job on education. Maybe we should do some things differently.

Chut Pata   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I would wonder why these rich people care for Obama. Obama is going to expire taxe cuts Bush gave to those making over 25,000.

Then I realize their age. McCain has to live another 20 years or less, and can happily live for these remaining days not caring what happens afterwards. These kids have a whole life to live, and realize there would be nothing left for them when they grow up.

I now realize why the next gen is so much for Obama. Smart kids.

andy   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

people have no clue...they are so obsessed with "change" that it doesn't matter what their candidate actually changes. His so-called "tax cuts" is just another word for welfare...he wants to give billions of "tax cuts" to people who don't even pay taxes!!! If that's not welfare then I don't know what is...

OMG   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

comments from rethugs shows how much they are scared, they even scared with kids who are talking about poilitics. because rethugs want everybody else, especially young in this country to stay stupid so that they can do their thing.

gio   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

the future for the youth!

TNMomma   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

These "actors" will have their taxes raised under Obama's tax plan. Seems like THEY understand Country First. Registered republican...voting for Obama/Biden first thing tomorrow morning!

Lone Wolf   October 14th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Hey Tainopower! Here's a newsflash for you–we've had an illegitimate president for the past 8 years! Remember Florida and Kathleen Harris in 2000? Remember faulty voting machines in minority communities in Ohio in 2004? Or do you just conveniently forget what doesn't support your agenda?

bill canada   October 14th, 2008 10:59 am ET

here in Canada our prime minister called an election 2 months ago and we are voting today. I have no idea who any of our reporters are supporting because they keep it to themselves . In the US however with the exception of Lou Dodds , I known the choice of every anchor, and am surprised people like Campbell Brown are still on air . Who asks the tough questions and reports the truth during their presidential choices term in office ? Madonna or Ophah ?

Brian   October 14th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I don't watch the show but they have made a very wise decision.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Mikey   October 14th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Bobby October 14th, 2008 10:40 am ET
Young kids don't know whats happening in the real world today! They can be brain washed very easy!
______________________________________________________
So, Bobby, why don't you tell us who should be allowed to express their opinions about politics and who should be allowed to vote.

It's a matter of opinion. One might say the the 25% of the country who still approve of the job President Bush is doing obviously "don't know whats (what's?) happening in the real world today" and "can be brain washed very easy (easily?)"

How about this, everyone who voted for Bush twice should be suspended from voting or expressing political opinions for 20 years as a penalty for general stupidity!

Travis in VA   October 14th, 2008 10:58 am ET

MoveOn.org is coming for the children now – makes sense. All fascist organizations stake their future in the children. Our generation is blindly ignorant, and we deserve the "leaders" we elect.

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom. – Friedrich Hayek

former gop   October 14th, 2008 10:58 am ET

You know why they matter to you who think they don't – BECAUSE THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CHANGING THIS COUNTRY. THEY ARE TAKING IT AWAY FROM OLD SCHOOL BIGOTS.

zak   October 14th, 2008 10:58 am ET

After seen what has happen last 8 8 years. Are you still thinking voting for a republican? you must be retarded. If you love America save it and go for the party that cares not the party you dad told you when you where young? why would anyone vote for
Semi-Bush? Get real.......... Obama/Biden 08

ready for change   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

you have a voice , i'm glad to see you are using it in the right direction, we know mccain can't fix our economy, he's been up there all of bushs EIGHT YEARS, IF HE KNOWS WHAT TO DO THEN WHY IN THE WORLD ARE WE IN THIS DISATER THAT WE ARE ALL FACING NOW. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN.

mw   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Why isn't my comment posted?

To all you Veteran for McCain and Repub's
The fact that you need to ask why are these kids relevant? Because they are our FUTURES you nut! The fact that the young generation even care enough to review, research, or get involved is a PLUS! I know I wasn't interested in politics in my early 20's. Senator Obama has inspired our young and that my friend should make you proud. That someone can inspire the youth of today. So stop your crying. You are free to vote for whom you wish but don't put others down if they don't see it your way.

To the kids of our futures – Yes We Can – Obama/Biden 08-12

A Republican Who Loves Obama   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I have had it up to hear with the republican party. First of all, I believe in all values that republicans have; however, I am voting for Obama. This is crazy to think that celebrities can't have a mind of their own. I am one of them. I have to think about the person who will do more for me and my pocketbook. I haven't heard a word from McSame. Therefore, Obama has my vote all the way... I have to run so I can go and donate to the campaign.

Obama/Biden '08

Alyssa   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

That's funny, I have had that same talk with my dad and as soon as I make him accountable for his beliefs, he acknowledges that Obama would be a much wiser choice. I know peer pressure is tough, but we have had the talk and I now trust him to go out and do the right thing.

Pam   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

This is news?

Wendy   October 14th, 2008 10:57 am ET

You go Gossip Girl...now you are really proving that y'all are not just pretty&handsome but also smart...Senator Barack Obama is the way to go...Obama all the way!

Frank Rizzo   October 14th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Castro, Che, Hitler, Mao, Hirohito, and Pol Pot all understood the need to influence the young minds of a country to sway public opinion.

Obama recognizes this and utilizes the same media tactics. Don't believe me? Compare his official photos, videos, and campaign ads with the ones similar from the infamous figures I've named above.

National Socialists through-out history would be proud.

Google it...the information is there...think for yourselves.

all american mom   October 14th, 2008 10:56 am ET

What these middle America, die hard republicans don't realize is that Obama has a HUGE following of 20 something voters...THAT WILL VOTE!! They see McCain as a "Grumpy old Man" that is way out of touch with THEIR lives....and Palin is a Mom whose not in touch with teen reality......

Jerry Attrick   October 14th, 2008 10:56 am ET

We want real news – McCain's economic plan. The Republican followers are coming out of the woodwork and the above story is not good for their already bleeding heart.

JIM IN INDIANA   October 14th, 2008 10:56 am ET

TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING.

PALIN'S SOON TO BE SON IN LAW IS DROPPING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL TO GO TO WORK ON THE PIPELINE. AND, HE IS NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE, AND HAS NO PLANS TO VOTE.

SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT KID. HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT, PREGNANT HIGH SCHOOL WIFE, DOESNT CARE TO VOTE.

CJ-OBAMA ALL THE WAY IN VA   October 14th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I'm sorry you MCSAME voters are jealous that soo many young people are for Obama. Too bad MCSAME cannot get anyone under the age of 50 to do an ad for him because his young voters consist of mostly undercover hate mongers/skin heads and super rich trust fund babies who can't wait for the estate tax to be repealed so they can avoid paying the taxes on something that most Americans will never have...
Young America-wake up if you want a future!!

darko   October 14th, 2008 10:55 am ET

"Quantity over Quality" – seems to be a growing theme among democrats.

Mortgages
Voters
Earmarks
Bailouts

Save our country, Vote NO to Socialist Policy. NOBAMA

mw   October 14th, 2008 10:55 am ET

To all you Veteran for McCain and Repub's
The fact that you need to ask why are these kids relevant? Because they are our FUTURES you nut! The fact that the young generation even care enough to review, research, or get involved is a PLUS! I know I wasn't interested in politics in my early 20's. Senator Obama has inspired our young and that my friend should make you proud. That someone can inspire the youth of today. So stop your crying. You are free to vote for whom you wish but don't put others down if they don't see it your way.

To the kids of our futures – Yes We Can – Obama/Biden 08-12

Informed Voter   October 14th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Which one do I dislike more Gossip Girl or Mc Cain?? .. BTW tell Gossip girl to stay the H@ll away from Politics

KNIGHT-7579   October 14th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Sit down, shut up, and just ACT, SING, DANCE, or tell a JOKE! Real people on Main Street could careless about what millionare actors think about politics. Most of them were high school dropouts with NO education to speak of. Take a course at a university in comparative economic theories or comparative politics, then voice your opinion.

Independent in Albany   October 14th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I love when the right calls Obama an elitist, while Cindy McCain attends campaign events in a 300k gown.

Yeah right..............

Rent   October 14th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Comments about these celebs are always negative when they aren't endorsing your favorite candidate. We call them HATERS!

Obama/Biden '08

Alan   October 14th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Too bad their parents didn't consider them a punishment and kill them like Obama would have.

Oh Yeah!! What about Obama's TERRIBLE smoking habit. Don't we care about what kind of message he is sending.

You are all a bunch of fools if you think Obama gives a flip about you. You will see!!

Michelle   October 14th, 2008 10:53 am ET

It's great that Hollywood wants to get kids to vote, but this is ridiculous. Very few in Hollywood actually knowing what it is to WORK and be a member of the ACTUAL society America and not this playworld they've got going in LA and NY, yet they're pandering to the very encouragable generation of idiot pansies we've raised won't think twice.

"no wai! my fave actorz sayz mcsame iz stoopid, i shud vote 4 obama!"

It's easy to see why people are starting to say it's only a matter of time before the US collapses under it's own stupidity.

Zoe   October 14th, 2008 10:53 am ET

It's pretty funny when I hear my 19 year old, on the phone telling friends that 'Bush sucks' & then I later ask him why he thinks "Bush sucks" and the only thing he can say is he heard a famous actor say it so it must be true!

Too bad the media & Hollywood can't spare us from their bias and allow us to decide for ourselves!

DR   October 14th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Regardless of who you are voting for, the ad is extremely funny!

ANGIE   October 14th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Is It not about our youth today and their future I mean look at the Debt these poor young people have to face ITS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE!

KJL   October 14th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Ummm.....

I agree with them, but would prefer that they just encourage everyone to examine the issues and not vote blindly or by party, which seems to be the way most people do it.

Joseph Adewole   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

The youths know where their future lies, they will surely be downgraded again as it has always been, in a a Republican Government.

Fred Weber   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

So what! This would influence me how? Let these knuckleheads do some time in the real world and then make an informed decission.

TKW- New Mexico   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I think it is so good to see young people caring about the future of this country. The decisions we make today will affect their lives down the road. Especially changes like social security. That's a big issue for future generations.

JL   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Reagan was a celebrity and a Hollywood elitist...for those of you republicans trying to pretend celebrities getting involved is a bad thing.

Oh, and under the 1st amendment, all americans are entitled to express their opinions, to include celebrities and actors.

But I know you republicans don't like things like the constitution, common sense, truth, or facts getting in the way of strongarming the less educated.

Charlie   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I was ready to say, "Who cares?" until I saw the ad. The ad is a real hoot, with a message. Voters should be concerned for the future of their children. Too many are giving more weight to the baggage carried by their grandparents than the needs of the world today.

McHoover Will Destroy What is Left of America   October 14th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Boy you can tell McCain/Palin is losing

The comments here from their followers are vicious

Tired of W, OH   October 14th, 2008 10:51 am ET

@Jean: "They have enough money to provide all Americans a good standard of living – how can THEY relate to what's really needed to run our country?"

Funny you should say that, Jean. I've thought the same thing about McCain and his McMillionaire wife.

Belle2   October 14th, 2008 10:51 am ET

No wonder the candidates don't talk about the issues. The news media believe actors' opinions are important in this election!!

Unbelievable   October 14th, 2008 10:51 am ET

So what's the reason Jean? I love sweeping generalities with no thought or logic behind them.

An Independent Hillary   October 14th, 2008 10:51 am ET

The previleged Hollywood elite at it again. First The Oprah Happy Dance and now Gossip Girl. Yup, I'll sure vote for Obama based on these recommendations – NOT!!!

Election Watcher   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

This, like the campaign advising kids to emothionally cut off elders who vote for McCain, is eerily reminiscent of fascist ostracism techniques of 1930s europe. That truly frightens me.

Tom in Delaware   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

MSM is so guilty of a miscarriage of the truth that I have already mentally and materially prepared myself for the backlash after McCain sweeps to victory, and the Liberal Pity-Party begins.

Bring it on.

red33,cedar rapids, ia   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

It is NOT good when young people get 'involved' in the political process, when they are not informed like many, especially in Hollywood (young and old, alike) are.

Barbara G   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

I don't even think Hillery will vote for Obama, regardless of what she says. McCain is the right man for the job and any sane minded person would know that, look at there records, if you don't do that you don't need to vote.

Andy J, NY   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

what a pathetic as

as if Obama is a good alternative to McCain.

Terri   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Celebrities are JUST as entitled to vote for who they want as anyone else. Celebrity is also fleeting–and personally I'm glad that they take an interest in politics. I'd rather have them shil for a candidate than hock a lipstick that the didn't pay for. And Paul Thompson your post didn't even make sense. Wht are you talking about? Liberals are the bullies? HAVE YOU SEEN THE MCCAIN/PALIN campaign lately? Wow.

scott h.   October 14th, 2008 10:50 am ET

TAINOPOWER: Registration fraud and voter fraud are two different things. Registration fraud results in ZERO fraudulent votes. The two are unrelated. Educate yourself.

Nifty 60, female and white   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Good for them. It doesn't matter who they are but that they stand up for what they believe in. After all this scary negativity at the repubs rallies and McCain not calling in his pitbull, he deserves every racial accusation that is out there. He is the only one that can stop this, to include this rediciolous song by Hank Williams. People.....call for an end to this hate and race mongering....PLEASE

Tony   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Thank God celebrities are here to tell me how I should vote! I wouldn't know what to do without them. I'm incapable of thinking for myself, but they're on television and in movies so I should listen to them. In fact, they're so smart that most of them didn't even need to go to college so they skipped it altogether and waited tables in Hollywood until someone noticed them.

Josh   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Everyone who thinks Obama stands for "change" is an idiot. While I think he's a better candidate than McCain, he's not going to change anything. He's just another smooth talking politician with big dreams. After 8 years of W in the Oval Office you could put a pig with lipstick in office and have better results.

If you want real change, you'd vote for Ron Paul.

Frank G   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Slow news day, huh?

Jon   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Andy, these celebs don't think YOU care about what they think. This ad is aimed at the teen crowd, and unfortunately, teens probably DO care what they think.

Either way, they are just joining the rest of America in supporting Obama!

Obama/Biden 08!

darko   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Tax Cuts for 95% of American is a LIE!

FACT: Over 30% (over 50 million) working American PAY NO INCOME TAXES.

They will essentially be given a handout by the rest that DO pay taxes. This is basically Stimulis package part 2. The dems even want another one after the election.

Socialism by any another name is still Socialism.

NOBAMA

Tony   October 14th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Way to go Blake!

Only problem is that racism, ignorance and apathy still rule in America.

Don't say you put your family, your children, yourselves and the country first people and then go out and vote for McCain and his imbecilic sidekick.

McCain lives in the past and sees everything as if it were a military action. He is all over the place, chagnes positions daily depending on what way the wind is blowing, and his incoherent, babbling, incompetent running mate is a national joke!

Marq   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

EVERYONE!! GO OUT AND VOTE EARLY IF YOU CAN...

VOTE EARLY! VOTE NOW IF YOU CAN! THE EARLIER THE BETTER! ... JUST TRY AND IMAGINE THE LINE UPS ON NOV 4TH...DO IT NOW.

Haley...Texan for McCain   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Everyone in Hollywood is so liberal it makes me want to puke. If they gave all their money to the people out in the real world that need it, then a lot of the problems would be gone! I hope that I dont see Obama in office next year just becuase someone listened to some rich actor tell them that they like Obama

Independent Citizen - VA   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I, along with the rest of America (celebs and non-celebs alike), am so ready for the end of an era marked by WMD lies, legalized torture, secret prisons, warrantless wiretaps, more White House corruption then at any time in U.S. history, record gas prices, record oil profits, tens of thousands of dead and maimed Americans and Iraqis, the outting of a covert CIA agent for political revenge, substandard treatment at Walter Reed, the Katrina debacle, three trillion dollars added to the national debt (prior to the bailout) and competent attorneys being replaced by Bush cronies in our justice system.

I'm ready to breathe again.

Obama/Biden '08

Michigan Voter   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Hollywood actors shouldn't be involved in politics? You mean like Ronald Reagan?

This one is for That One   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Obama's canpaign doesn't really need these 'stars', duh?????

red33,cedar rapids, ia   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I don't know why in the world these 'bimbos', male & female actors seem to think they are such 'experts' just because they make such big money doing 'pretending'. If they are such experts, they would know who started this mess in the first place; it was the democrats, starting with Carter.The 'big' players like B.Frank, C. Dodd & Obama made big money off the lobbyists, because they could have 'braked' this & did nothing.
This always infuriates me to see these people who are so liberal, yet read nor know nothing of the true situation. In other words, try to indoctrinate others of the same ilk, who tend to believe them. Get real..........and truthful, for a change.

CNN is Biased - Shame   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

CNN has become noting more than a campain vehicle for Obama - continusally issuing blogs and articles detrimental to McCaon And whenever a negative ad comes out on McCain CNN rebroadcats it forever – Shameful

It is fortunate and heartening to learn that many viewers are now moving away from CNN.

Miranda   October 14th, 2008 10:48 am ET

It's time for the young people of America to stand up and make their vote count. For too long we have sat back silently and allowed the older generations to run this country into the ground. If it takes celebrities to help young America realize how important their vote and voice is then so be it. I am young and my opinion matters, my voice will be heard, and I will swing the vote!

Obama/Biden in 2008!

Rebecca   October 14th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Not only can these two "actors" not act very well, the show itself is horrendous. Good luck to Blake and Penn because in a year or two they'll just be another couple of washed up, out of work wanna be actors. They probably agreed to be in this spot to beef up their resume for TV commercials.

James   October 14th, 2008 10:47 am ET

These sorts of ads don't sway me either way. I look into the issues, and without these stars' ads, Mccain still has no new ideas or plans for this country. Today he'll be releasing some new ones, but just wait a couple hours and the opposite plan will be introduced by him.

Time for a steady hand on the wheel, and not this shoot-from-the-hip stuff. Are we better off now than we were 8</b< years ago? Mccain is more of the same

Ray   October 14th, 2008 10:47 am ET

I am a Democrat, but it amazes me that actors (and talk show host, Rush, Oprah, ) think they know more than us and have the right to tell us how we should vote.

areuserious?   October 14th, 2008 10:47 am ET

You gotta be kidding me? Do people actually care what these losers have to say? Now, we as a nation will apparently allow some overpaid kids to inform as to how we should vote. Hollywood is a joke.

Jeff   October 14th, 2008 10:47 am ET

I will listen to anything blake lively tells me to do.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 14th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I love it because that's all McCain and Palin do, is spread gossip, not facts.

E. Harris-Langley   October 14th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Oh sure – these young rich spoiled actors know all there is to know about politics and US government - so lets all jump on their side and vote for their choice of candidates !! How stupid and self-serving are they ??!
Gossip Girl WAS one of my weekly shows to NOT MISS but NO MORE.
NEVER AGAIN will I watch it – or anything else that these 'actors' have
appeared in.
I'm sick of Hollywood thinking they know whats best for American citizens. And it wouldn't matter WHICH candidate they had chosen to throw their support too - I STILL WOULDN'T watch the show any more. ITS OVER and I speak not only for myself but also for my friends.

Veteran for McCain   October 14th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Ummm.... and why are these kids relevant? Their in a freakin show called Gossip Girls, enough said.

karen-phoenix   October 14th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Even the youth care what is happening to our country. They may not completely understand but they will pay for the wrong doings of this republican administration!!!! They will pay in treasure and lives and I as a 40 year long republican will be voting for Obama/Biden!!!!
I want this country around, safe and secure for my grandchildren!!!
Peace is Patriotic!!!!

Bob H   October 14th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Why do Networks and actors feel a need to use the Media as a tool to push their liberal thoughts and agenda on the youth of America? I find it utterly disgusting. It’s not a networks place to try to force feed political views on people.

H   October 14th, 2008 10:45 am ET

MORE HATE AND BIAS AND PEOPLE BEING PAID TO LIE FOR OBAMA BY THE OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN. EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY AND YOURS IS COMING OBAMA.

Joe Churches   October 14th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Another misled youth of the entertainment media who'd written off McCain coz' all they do is party instead of paying attention to the country's situation. From now on I'll stop watching their show.

Zoe   October 14th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Can we think of anything else stupid to do? Wow! I thought Campbell Brown's piece today was Air-headed-over-the-top-PC-blindness, but this 'fluff-endorcement' from fluff-actors on a total fluff-show for a totally-fluff-Obama is so sweet it makes me sick. lol

facts are facts   October 14th, 2008 10:44 am ET

The Alaskan newspapers are printing stories of the Palin probe expanding into more allegations of ethics violations by Sara Palin.

Why isn't CNN reporting on this fact as they have to know what is going on unless they are ignoring the Alaskan press which would be doubtful?

The country has a right to know about the person who could be their President and the ultimate ruination of their country.

Jim   October 14th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Wow...out of touch actors trying to encourage voting a liberal into office. Well maybe when they get done cashing in their 50K per episode checks they can take a look at the rest of us from on high. Obama will destroy this nation if elected.

OK...   October 14th, 2008 10:44 am ET

So I guess they were thinking, "Maybe if at least half of those undecided voters were eighteen year-olds..."

Anonymous   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

MoveOn.org-enough said

cheekbrown   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

It's very exciting to see these young stars and power players like director Doug Limen motivated for change. Nothing will change if McCain were to become president. Even if he really wanted change, he'd still be surrounded by conservatives who want none of that. One such conservative would be his own running mate, Sarah Palin. Her rallies are so hate-filled, caustic, and divisive, that they look and sound more like Klan rallies than anything else.

Paul   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Reality is an anti-McCain ad.

JJ   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Well, since THEY think I should vote for Obama, I guess I'll change my vote. Thank goodness this brain trust made their views known before the election! What a joke.

Nicholas   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Just 3 weeks away!

Obama/Biden '08

Marge   October 14th, 2008 10:43 am ET

jUST GOES TO SHOW WE ARE RAISING A GENERATION OF IDIOTS.

To the Brainiac known as "Scott L"   October 14th, 2008 10:42 am ET

You keep running around these blogs claiming Democrats are "socialists".
Newsflash for ya "my friend": under the incredible stewardship of GWB, we have now moved 9 banks into the realm of socialism. The big bailout (aka "rescue plan" to you mouth-breathing Faux Noise crowd) is nothing more than thinly guised socialism....once again brought to you by: GWB.
So shut up about socialism - it's here now already, and YOUR party brought it to us; too bad you have the IQ level of Palin to realize what's going on.

Emma   October 14th, 2008 10:42 am ET

It is good to see young people getting involved in this electoral process.

ASF   October 14th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Why, why, why do we even care what this kid thinks??

Jason   October 14th, 2008 10:42 am ET

OH MY GOD IT'S A CELEBRITY

See, McCain was right! Obama, along with the majority of Americans, are out-of-touch elitists! :3

Denise   October 14th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Never seen it. I have seen the sleazy ads, though. Now I have another reason not to watch.

Proud to be American   October 14th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I am so Proud of our young people – they too know how important it is to get Obama in the White House.

naomi   October 14th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Pitiful.

Kansas for Obama   October 14th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Quote from a web site: Hank Williams Jr changes lyrics of song from pot and booze to McCain and Palin, which makes sense because the latter will need the former come election day ...

andy   October 14th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Why do famous people think we care about their political beliefs? I'm not going to vote for a candidate just because my favorite actor does, and anyone that does is stupid.

Bobby   October 14th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Young kids don't know whats happening in the real world today! They can be brain washed very easy!

Cosmo   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Hahahaha, and once again, anyone should care because...?

Ken in Dallas   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I support everything that gets people out to participate in the process, especially young people. The future we're trying to save is for them.

Greg M.   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

No more republican leadership ever, THE END !!!

President Obama and V.P. Biden, we (family and supports) are eagerly awaiting the victory of positive change. we are taking this time to invite/ welcome you and your family to Baton Rouge, La. My family and I are working hard to get the best person in the white house. President Obama You have the support of the citizens of Baton Rouge La. and around the world. Don't worry about the lies, we've got your back. Citizens in Baton Rouge La. supporting President Obama

cw   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Idiots talking to Idiots, BRILLIANT!

inat   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

yes, because celebs are SO in touch with America.

a kkk member for obama   October 14th, 2008 10:39 am ET

the kingdom of the republican is falling. those guys are liars, conservatives and stupid

Amy   October 14th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Celebrities are citizens too. So they reach more people than those of us who knock on doors, but they have the same rights. I hope that young people do step up to the plate this election!

That One!   October 14th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Go Obama!

Bruce   October 14th, 2008 10:37 am ET

You know things are bad when even these people see the problem

Spencer/Commonwealth of Virginia   October 14th, 2008 10:37 am ET

I'm glad they came out with this commercial because people seem to forget that this is the youth election for our futture. Failed Republican policies have destroyed "OUR" financial future.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Colorado   October 14th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Love the show Gossip Girl. And they are right....the McCain/Palin ticket is horrible.

TAINOPOWER   October 14th, 2008 10:36 am ET

10/14/2008 I will declare this elections stolen from McCain. If McCain loses this elections is because Acorn help obama illegally to win the elections. And is presidency will be a illegimate one. and we the people must take on that illegal government to protect liberty and the constitution of our country.

Paul Thompson   October 14th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I'd like to see a story about the violence and civil war that has been said many times, even by Carville, that will supposedly occur because 'only racism' will prevent Obama from winning.

Why even run a story about Republicans? Let's "Get in their Face"! Let's just bully and intimidate these losers. We're the only ones that are right….and let's get out there and push them around some more…this is fun…being right all the time!!!! Those liberals are so smart...smarter than anyone else....never wrong, either.

Jean   October 14th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hollywood for Obama... so what's new about that?

They have enough money to provide all Americans a good standard of living – how can THEY relate to what's really needed to run our country?

There is a reason they are over paid celebrities and not in a job that requires a real brain.

Karen --   October 14th, 2008 10:35 am ET

This just shows the celebrities have every right to get as much involved in the campaign and US (the non celebs). It's refreshing to see they can use the star power to encourage the young people to get out and vote. If we want change, then make your vote count.

Obama/Biden '08

James   October 14th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Not quite Hank Williams, Jr., but hey.

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