Actors Joaquin Phoenix, who was the Roman Emperor Commodus in "Gladiator," and Shelley Morrison, the sassy maid on NBC's "Will & Grace," have endorsed Democrat Dennis Kucinich's presidential bid.

Kucinich also picked up the support of slam-poet Staceyann Chin, rocker Michelle Shocked, guitarist Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews Band, and singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, who teamed with Willie Nelson in September for a concert fund-raiser.

Other Kucinich-backers include actors Ed Begley Jr., Linda Blair and Danny Glover.

Dean's challenge By Joe Carey ASSOCIATED PRESS 1:38 p.m. November 10, 2003
Associated Press Writers Jeannine Aversa, Sharon Theimer and Emily Fredrix in Washington, and Mike Glover in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.
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In addition to Ben Affleck, Deepak Chopra, Ed Begley Jr., Casey Kasem, Ed Asner, Linda Blair, Jerry Springer, Jeff Bridges, Elliott Gould, James Cromwell, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt, Dennis Kucinich has the backing of Castro lover Danny Glover.

Left Coast Troops Invade Iowa and New Hampshire
James Hirsen, NewsMax.com Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004
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