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Presidential candidate Barack Obama has been given another major celebrity boost - Hollywood's leading Indian-American actor is campaigning for him.

Kal Penn has joined the likes of Will.i.am, Jessica Alba, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Will Smith in offering his support to the Democrat.

Penn, who has been quietly campaigning for Obama at colleges and high schools all over America, says, "I'm not a registered Democrat, and I've never gotten motivated before, mostly because I wasn't a fan of the political establishment. But I was really inspired by Barack. I haven't been that inspired since hearing my grandparents tell stories about marching with Gandhi."

And the actor is prepared to back Barack all the way to the White House: "I'm with the campaign until the man has a new address on Pennsylvania Avenue (Washington, D.C.)."

Kal Penn Says Barack Obama Inspires Him April 19th, 2008 9:05am EDT Post a comment Read 3 comments
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/19/kal_penn_says_barack_obama_inspires_him_



The 2008 US presidential election nominee, Democrat Barack Obama, seems to be gaining support in the Indian-American community.

Hollywood actor Kalpen Modi, better known as Kal Penn -- known for his performance in Harold and Kumar 'Go to White Castle', publicly stated that he would put his acting career on hold for the sake of campaigning full time for the democrat candidate.

Prominent Indians back Obama on eve of 2 primaries New York, UNI:
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Feb182008/foreign2008021852941.asp?section=updatenews



UNIVERSAL CITY – A day after ending a campaign swing with Oprah Winfrey, Sen. Barack Obama rolled out celebrity supporters at a fundraiser where he promised to unite a divided country to take on issues from health care to education reform.

The Illinois Democrat took the stage to thunderous cheers from a racially mixed crowd at a mostly filled 6,000-seat theater, after sets by R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and rockers the Goo Goo Dolls. A lineup of speakers ranged from 86-year-old James Whitmore to the youthful Kal Penn.

Obama with celebrity supporters, says he'll transform America
By Michael R. Blood ASSOCIATED PRESS 10:08 p.m. December 10, 2007
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/politics/20071210-2208-ca-obama-california.html



Voters in many of the Super Tuesday states, particularly on college campuses, shouldn't be surprised to see celebrities such as Robert DeNiro, who appeared today with Obama at a New Jersey rally, Kerry Washington, Usher, Chris Rock, Brendan Routh, Kate Walsh, Kal Penn and Tate Donovan speaking on Obama's behalf. Voters in California are getting phone calls from Ed Norton and Alfre Woodard; caucus-goers in Colorado might hear from Forest Whitaker. Enrique Marciano, who stars in CBS's Without a Trace, is campaigning for Obama with Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. Minnesotans might be shocked to see Scarlett Johansson knocking at their door.

Obama's Celebrity Army Monday, Feb. 04, 2008 By JAY NEWTON-SMALL/LOS ANGELES
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1709745,00.html



The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama hit Thayer Street yesterday in the form of an actor best known for portraying a brilliant and often senseless stoner.

But unlike the character he portrays in the "Harold and Kumar" movies, actor Kal Penn was mostly business in urging the roughly 70 students at Blue State Coffee to canvass for the Illinois senator.

Penn, wearing a black fleece jacket with an Obama logo, took questions from the crowd for about half an hour, answering many with details about the candidate's platform and Senate record.

"Something that really motivated me (to join the campaign) was that there's such an incredible amount of experience that Senator Obama's had in bringing people together and achieving what other candidates only talk about," Penn said.

Actor Kal Penn stumps for Obama on Thayer Stu Woo Issue date: 2/29/08 Section: Campus News
http://media.www.browndailyherald.com/media/storage/paper472/news/2008/02/29/CampusNews/Actor.Kal.Penn.Stumps.For.Obama.On.Thayer-3244570.shtml



Two familiar faces on the big screen will be in Madison tonight campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.

Kal Penn, who played Kumar in "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle," and Brandon Routh, who played Superman in "Superman Returns," will make an appearance at Laundry 101, 437 W. Gilman St., tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The appearance by Penn and Routh is part of an actors tour around collegiate campuses in Wisconsin today and Friday to get young voters to support Sen. Obama in his bid for the Democratic nod for president.

Actors for Obama here tonight Bill Novak — 2/14/2008 10:37 am
http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/vote/272494




Two celebrities stumped for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at the Obama campaign office located at Laundry 101 on West Gilman Street Thursday.

“Superman Returns” stars Brandon Routh and Kal Penn shared how Obama has inspired them with a crowd of students and community members gathered among laundry machines.

“I have never been as inspired by anyone probably since my grandparents marched with Gandhi,” Penn said.

Penn and Routh also visited campuses in Eau Claire, River Falls and La Crosse Thursday. The pair will join Kerry Washington to speak to students in Milwaukee and Racine Friday.

Celebrities visit Madison to campaign for Obama By: Katrina Rust /The Daily Cardinal - February 15, 2008
Kal Penn and Brandon Routh toured Wisconsin colleges Thursday in support of Obama
http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/1981



 

 

 

 

 

 


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