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Which celebrity would you elect to be the next U.S. President?

You've seen it all before: A celebrity tosses their hat in the ring during election time, then drops out before they even get to the primaries. But this time around, imagine that your favorite celeb makes it to the final vote. Who would you want to see in America's highest office?

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    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

    Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died...

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    Morgan Freeman

    Morgan Freeman

    Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -

    Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.

    Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.

    • Jon Stewart SHOULD run!

      Comment by DJ_Starr
    • He is brilliant and caring. It would be great if that was all that was required of the highest office in the land.

      Comment by Laurel
    • A national treasure.

      Comment by rhiannonrede
    • He's got that face that you trust, and the persona to back it up. Graceful, wise, genuine...real.

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    Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood

    Actor, Director / 1930 -

    Clint Eastwood has made his name as a popular TV and film actor. He went on to become a famed director, working on several Academy Award-winning films.

    Clint Eastwood has made his name as a popular TV and film actor. He went on to become a famed director, working on several Academy Award-winning films.

    • Clint would be FIRST rate!! There should be more conservative CELEBRITIES on this liist!! Dennis Miiller!! Jimmy Woods!! YYYYEEEEAAH!!

      Comment by krusty1960
    • we love clint he'd clean up washingtons act

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    • we love clint he'd clean up washingtons act

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    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen DeGeneres

    Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1958 -

    With her own talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is one of America's most well-known comedians, also serving as a prominent gay/lesbian role model.

    With her own talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is one of America's most well-known comedians, also serving as a prominent gay/lesbian role model.

    • she'll have us dancing!!!

      Comment by eric
    • she'll have us dancing!!!

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    • FUNNY LADY

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    • Maybe not the brightest bulb in the lamp but highly intelligent, with the integrity and values missing in our present so called "leaders"

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    Jon Stewart

    Jon Stewart

    Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -

    Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.

    Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.

    • The only man in America I trust to do the right thing.

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    • Right ON!

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    Stephen Colbert

    Comedian, Television Personality, Talk Show Host
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    Barack Obama

    U.S. Representative, U.S. President, Lawyer
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    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Governor, Film Actor
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    Chuck Norris

    Martial Arts Expert, Television Actor, Film Actor
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    Denzel Washington

    Film Actor
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    Tom Hanks

    Television Actor, Film Actor, Director
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    George Clooney

    Activist, Television Actor, Film Actor, Actor
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    Matt Damon

    Film Actor
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    Jeff Bridges

    Film Actor
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    Oprah Winfrey

    Producer, Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer
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    Harrison Ford

    Film Actor
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    Linda Lovelace

    Film Actress
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    Jesus Christ

    Biblical Figure
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    Ron Paul

    U.S. Representative, Doctor
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    Alec Baldwin

    Animal Rights Activist, Television Actor, Theater Actor, Film Actor
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