DemDaily: The Power of Public Appeal
April 17, 2017
The love affair between Washington and Hollywood is as strong as ever, as an increasingly sophisticated and vocal cast of celebrities use the power of their public appeal to appeal to the public on issues and campaigns.
Sarah Silverman at NYC Tax March. Pic: NewJersey.com
Fueled by the outcome of the 2016 presidential campaign, actors and notables are on the frontlines -- including in tomorrow's Georgia special election to fill HHS Secretary Tom Price's seat.
The 6th District, which voted Clinton 47%-Trump 48%, is considered a toss-up, with former congressional staffer and documentary filmmaker Jon Ossoff (D) and former Secretary of State Karen Handel (R) leading a field of 18 candidates in the April 18th "jungle" primary. If no one candidate receives 50%, then the top two go to a Run-Off Election June 20th.
Pulp Fiction's Samuel L. Jackson: "We have to channel the great vengeance and furious anger we have for this administration into votes at the ballot box"
The latest radio ad, featuring actor Samuel L. Jackson, has been running on urban radio stations in the Atlanta market since Saturday. "Remember what happened the last time people stayed home: We got stuck with Trump," he says.
Other Dem Celebrities who have contributed money or time to the campaign include John Leguizamo, Sam Waterston, Kristen Bell, Jane Fonda, Connie Britton, Jessica Lange, Lynda Carter, Rhea Perlman, Jon Cryer, Chelsea Handler, Alyssa Milano and Chris Gorham.
Republican attack ad against Jon Ossoff (D)
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