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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
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ATLANTA--In the contest for cool points with young voters, Barack Obama had some big-name help yesterday, appearing on the stage of the Georgia World Congress Center with R&B singer Usher Raymond to launch his "Countdown for Change" tour in the South.

Usher gave a rambling introduction, flipping through index cards, and linking his recent marriage to his pregnant girlfriend, splashed in celebrity mags and web sites, with the need for young people to vote.

"As you can see, I'm maturing," said Usher, who was dressed in a navy sweater and blue jeans, explaining that his casual attire represented "the youth of America."

Obama thanked Usher, recalling a birthday he spent campaigning in this city without his family."Usher came by to wish me a happy birthday," Obama said, "He didn't sing, but he did come by.".

Ushering in Obama In Atlanta
-Krissah Williams Posted at 11:40 AM ET on Sep 21, 2007
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/09/21/post_87.html

Obama got to see an actual rock star reception Tuesday night. Actually, it was for the celebrity trio of R&B star Usher, actress Kerry Washington and comedian Chris Tucker, who surprised an audience at South Carolina State University by introducing the presidential candidate.

Crowd members screamed and strained metal Secret Service barricades in hope of touching the trio as they entered the sports center ahead of Obama.

"I feel like Barack Obama," said Tucker, star of the blockbuster trilogy "Rush Hour," turning the cliche on its head.

The hollering continued as Usher, a five-time Grammy winner, and Washington, whose roles include Ray Charles' wife in the biopic "Ray," reminded the mostly black audience that civil rights pioneers fought for their right to vote.

"Listen up, guys, listen up," Usher said, trying to silence them for a serious message. He said it would be negligent and irresponsible for them not to participate in Saturday's South Carolina primary. "If you don't use your voice, you didn't make a difference," he said.

Celebrity trio apears at Obama rallyWednesday, January 23, 2008 | 11:40 AM
Singer Usher Raymond, left, actress Kerry Washington, second from left, State Rep., Bakari Seller, second from right, and comedian Chris Tucker, right, introduce Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, during a rally on the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008.
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"Isn't this incredible news?" Usher told Access Hollywood. "Man, this is incredible. It's so incredible to see that this historical thing has happened, man. Before it was a thought of what happens if he doesn't win. The public service that went into this and the encouragement that came out of it, it's just incredible to see it happen."

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