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Clint’s Showbiz Occupation: Oscar-winning actor and director
Political Career: In April 1986, Clint was elected mayor for one term in his home town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. In 2001, Eastwood was appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission by Governor Davis, then reappointed in 2004 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Clint Eastwood
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Clint’s Showbiz Occupation: Oscar-winning actor and director
Political Career: In April 1986, Clint was elected mayor for one term in his home town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. In 2001, Eastwood was appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission by Governor Davis, then reappointed in 2004 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Political Career: In April 1986, Clint was elected mayor for one term in his home town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. In 2001, Eastwood was appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission by Governor Davis, then reappointed in 2004 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Al Franken
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Showbiz Occupation: Comedian
Political Office: U.S. Senator
Political Office: U.S. Senator
Alec Baldwin
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Showbiz Occupation: Actor
Political Aspiration: Says He's Thought About Running for Senate
Political Aspiration: Says He's Thought About Running for Senate
Ronald Reagan
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Showbiz Occupation: Actor
Political Office: Governor of California, President of the U.S.
Political Office: Governor of California, President of the U.S.
Jerry Springer
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Showbiz Occupation: Talk Show Host
Political Office: Mayor of Cincinatti, Ohio
Political Office: Mayor of Cincinatti, Ohio
Sonny Bono
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Showbiz Occupation: Musician
Political Office: Mayor of Palm Springs, California and U.S. Congressperson
Political Office: Mayor of Palm Springs, California and U.S. Congressperson
Jesse Ventura
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Showbiz Occupation: Wrestler
Political Office: Former Governor of Minnesota
Political Office: Former Governor of Minnesota
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Showbiz Occupation: Actor
Political Office: Former Governor of California
Political Office: Former Governor of California
Kal Penn
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Showbiz Occupation: Actor
Political Career: Works as a staff member for President Obama.
Political Career: Works as a staff member for President Obama.
Donald Trump
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Showbiz Occupation: Reality TV star
Political Aspiration: Was considering running for President of the U.S. in 2012. On May 16, 2011, Trump released a statement saying, "After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the presidency."
Political Aspiration: Was considering running for President of the U.S. in 2012. On May 16, 2011, Trump released a statement saying, "After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the presidency."
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin
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Levi's Showbiz Occupation: Tabloid Fodder
Bristol's Showbiz Occupation: Reality TV star
Levi's Political Aspiration: Had announced he wanted to run for Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. But in August, Bristol's Playgirl-posing baby daddy said he decided not to run for mayor.
Bristol's Political Aspiration: Says She'd Run for President of the U.S.
Bristol's Showbiz Occupation: Reality TV star
Levi's Political Aspiration: Had announced he wanted to run for Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. But in August, Bristol's Playgirl-posing baby daddy said he decided not to run for mayor.
Bristol's Political Aspiration: Says She'd Run for President of the U.S.
Wyclef Jean
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Showbiz Occupation: Musician
Political Aspiration: Wants to be President of Haiti
Political Aspiration: Wants to be President of Haiti
Hollywood Meets Washington: Celebs Get Political
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It's Election Day! For the past few decades, political passions have ignited in Hollywood! From Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger to Donald Trump, these celebs either hope to hold public office, or were successful in an election bid.