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Peter Bart: George Clooney’s Joe Biden Reversal Stirs Both Respect And Angst Among Politics-Shy Stars
Politics is a dangerous game for celebrities, as George Clooney knows. Some survive, while others are permanently damaged, Peter Bart writes.
I often played tennis with Charlton Heston, who was keenly aware that his hard-right positions on guns and other issues had alienated many of his fans. Apart from potential career damage, Clooney must confront donors who have spent millions at his urging to support a ticket he now renounces. As a young reporter for the New York Times I covered the political rise of Ronald Reagan and recall a 15-minute discussion with him about Richard Nixon.
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