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Calling on the support of Latino celebrities — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's camp will feature actress America Ferrera at several Texas rallies today — is the latest sign of how hard the two Democratic presidential candidates are working to court voters for Texas' March 4 primary.
Dems trot out Hispanic celebrities to
boost campaigns
Obama, Clinton strive for support in Texas primary
By LINDSAY WISE Copyright
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/5547802.html
ACTRESS Maria Bello had a few days off from filming on location in Connecticut. She decided she wanted to help Sen. Barack Obama more than she needed to rest.
So on Friday, she joined her onetime school mate John Prendergast, an African affairs expert in President Clinton's State Department and now a foreign policy advisor to the stars, in their hometown of Norristown, Pa.
They immediately went to work on the campaign, and by Sunday, they had canvassed the town: They stumped for the Illinois senator at a coffee shop, the train depot, on street corners and in schools.
Ted Danson worked the crowds for Clinton in the Keystone State over the weekend. So did "Ugly Betty's" America Ferrera. It's the sort of impromptu campaigning that both Democratic candidates have relied on across the country. When you throw a celebrity into the mix, it's like grass roots on steroids.
When not filming, Maria Bello is rallying
for Obama She and John Prendergast stump their Pennsylvania hometown.
By TINA DAUNT, CAUSE CÉLÈBRE April 22, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-cause22apr22,0,4018468.story
Obama's surge of celebrity backing turns the tables on the
Clintons, who have long enjoyed strong support from powerful Hollywood
figures. Clinton isn't without her share of Hollywood fans who are working
to augment her built-in name recognition ahead of Super Tuesday. Ted Danson,
Mary Steenburgen, Ron Howard, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Fran
Drescher, John Grisham and Magic Johnson have all campaigned on her behalf,
helping out with phone banks and making the occasional personal appearance.
At a Clinton rally in L.A. on Saturday, such boldface names as Sally Field,
Bradley Whitford and Christine Lahti were in attendance.
Obama's Celebrity Army By Jay Newton-Small/Los Angeles
Monday, Feb. 04, 2008
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1709745,00.html
Ugly Betty" was on the campaign trail for presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton Sunday morning in San Antonio.
Actress America Ferrera was swinging through Texas when she stopped in the Alamo City to throw support behind her campaign.
Growing up in a low-income household, Ferrera said she likes Clinton's stance on health care and education, but also sees her as a role model for young women.
'Ugly Betty' Campaigns For Hillary Clinton
America Ferrera Tours Texas For Presidential Hopeful
http://www.ksat.com/news/15327934/detail.html
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ? Actresses America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn announced their support of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for president and will serve as national co-chairs of "HillBlazers," the campaign's youth outreach program.
Ferrera and Tamblyn are expected to campaign for Clinton in Las Vegas this week, in connection with Saturday's Nevada caucuses, an aide said.
"This election is too important to stand on the sidelines, especially for my generation," said Ferrera, best known for her Emmy-winning starring role on the ABC comedy "Ugly Betty". "I look forward to rallying young people to use their voices and get involved.
"I believe that Hillary Clinton can turn this country around. I am confident she will be a champion for young women and men across the country."
Tamblyn received an Emmy nomination for her role in the 2003-2005 CBS drama "Joan of Arcadia." She praised Clinton as "the only candidate who has the experience to bring about change."
"I'm excited to campaign for her wherever and whenever I can," Tamblyn said.
Jan 14, 2008 8:59 pm US/Pacific America
Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn To Be 'Hillblazers'
http://cbs2.com/local/Hillary.Clinton.America.2.629830.html
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