Those celebrities in the audience

Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:09 PM by Mark Murray

From NBC/NJ's Aswini Anburajan
A friend watching the debate at home -- we in the press file can't sometimes see what audiences are seeing on TV -- kindly made a list of all the celebrities in the audience.

You'll find the list below, and NBC/NJ has added who they have donated to....

Diane Keaton... Hasn't given to anyone
Rob Reiner... Edwards, Clinton, Richardson and Dodd... apparently not an Obama fan.
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw.. Spielberg has maxed out in giving to all the Democratic candiates
Stevie Wonder...No record of him giving either though Obama plays "Signed Sealed Delivered" at every campaign stop.
Bradley Whitford... Looks like Josh from the West Wing is a bipartisan guy. He's maxed out to Biden, Obama and Ron Paul.
possibly Fran Drescher (a Hillary supporter has given her $2,300) and Topher Grace (no record of giving)
Pierce Brosnan... The Brit is staying neutral, hasn't given to anyone
America Ferrera... Ugly Betty campaigns for Clinton but hasn't given her any money.

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Comments

ROB REINER IS 110% BEHIND "HILLARY CLINTON". HE HAS EVEN DONE SOME VIDIOS FOR THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN. IT'S ALL IN THE FAMILY MAN ! hillaryclinton.com

Z (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:21 PM)

Jason Alexander was clearly in the audience too

Geoff in brooklyn (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:22 PM)

AMERICA FERRERA IS ALSO 110% BEHIND HILLARY CLINTON. COME VISIT THE WEB SITE AND SEE WHY. hillaryclinton.com

Z (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:23 PM)

THAT WAS REALLY A GOOD DEBATE... BUT, TO ME, hILLARY WON REAL GOOD. I LOVE BOTH CANDIDATES BUT TONIGHT I WAS CONVINCED THAT THE ONE WHO IS READY TO BE PRESIDNET, WHO IS THOUGH IS CLINTON. WELL, I AM FOR HER.

NOW FOR HILLARY, CHICAGO, IL (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:27 PM)

Rob Reiner has done some videos for Clinton, no wonder they are so bad.

Celebreality (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:37 PM)

Hillary was fantastic! I want a President with a grasp of the issues and real programs. Obama is mostly sound bites. I also don't like his taking credit for bills he has neither written nor sponsored and his love of coal and nuclear - all of which suggest same old same old politician. He doesn't ring true.
Note: Wolfe Blitzer supported the war as did most of the press. Guess he was naive.

Erika Shriner (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:44 PM)

pierce brosnan...he's a brit. that means he can't contribute, right? So was it worth bringing up in an analysis?

Correct me if i'm wrong...

G, Seattle (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:02 PM)

Confident, poised, self-assured, compassionate. Full grasp of world situation. Proud to support Hillary Clinton as President.

Gerry Warkentine (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:23 PM)

Actually Pierce Brosnan is Irish. He's not a Brit.

JFK, Seattle WA (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:44 PM)

The fanatic hillary support is freaking me out over here.

Eddie, Atlanta, GA (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:54 PM)

Hillary was awesome! Specific, detailed, substantive. Obama is all about platitudes and feel-good statements.

Hillary 08!!!

Martin (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:55 PM)

Hillary was awesome! Specific, detailed, substantive. Obama is all about platitudes and feel-good statements.

Hillary 08!!!

Martin (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:55 PM)

I have a question for Erika: If the nation does not use coal( which the US has plenty of) and we don't use nuclear ( which the US has plenty of fuel material) what do you suggest we use, oil? Maybe so called " clean and renewables"( most of which use oil or coal in some capacity during their creation or delivery stages)

Carl Hill, Palmdale, CA (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:57 PM)

Obama has shown CONSISTENT good judgment, and I can't trust Hillary's judgment after the war vote.

Dylan Phoenix (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:00 AM)

I watched the debate and thought Hillary won. She looked Presidential and ready to lead and change our country. The media is already focusing on the negative again and her Iraq vote. We need to focus on the economy and health care reform. Barack agreed with her on most of the important issues but seemed passive and in my opinion would have difficulty debating the Republican candidates especially John McCain. Hillary is a fighter.

Denise Smith, Raleigh, N.C. (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:05 AM)

Pierce Brosnan is IRISH, Not British! He is also naturalized US citizen.

So he can vote for either Obama or Clinton.

Mike F (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:13 AM)

America Ferrera hasn't given anything!? Wow. Wonder what the deal is there. It seems to me if you are out stumping for Clinton, and so enthusiastic for her, you should at least open your checkbook...

david, tucson az (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:13 AM)

thought the debate was good but somewhat repetitious.i beleive clinton has all the years of experience and knowledge to surround herself with excellant personnel to get this country back on track. obama's speeches are built on feelings of despair and disbelief. he is trying to capitalize on this country's desire to be saved from further ruin and deceit. our country needs experience, loyalty and courage. we don't need empty rah rah speeches.

j. evans (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:20 AM)

Did anyone figure out what Hillary was saying when she was trying to explain why she voted for the war in Iraq? I swear she just made up a bunch of words in her head, then rattled them off hoping nobody would notice. I'm her age and feel this was indeed a "senior moment". I'll take the soft-spoken youthful gentleman any time!!!

Jeri - USA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:28 AM)

Rob Reiner is a MEATHEAD anyhow.

I wish Wold had asked a question over what the candidates would do about telecom companies doing the spying for the governemnt.

Kris Weinschenker, Greensburg, PA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:46 AM)

Hillary was fantastic!!! The woman is great and she can debate like no other. She is quick on her feet and able to respond on the issues quickly.

That was the best debate so far!!

Jacqueline Onukwugha, Sacramento, CA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 2:17 AM)

The CLINTON trolls from Illinois???Yeah right,

Gabe (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 2:17 AM)

stop dreaming. if hillary won, then all is well in america right now. yeah, right. you people are living in a parallel universe if u think clinton has a shot in hell at the nomination!

whatever (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 2:34 AM)

Hillary voted for the war and then argued that it really wasn't her fault that she voted for it. Hardly a good commander-in-chief, IMO.

Marcel (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 2:59 AM)

Isaiah Washington
Brandy
Leonardo Dicaprio

are others that were there.

Also Pierce Brosnan is actually Irish and he became a US Natural Citizen.

Oh and the debate was a draw.

Jen, Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 3:16 AM)

Harper Hill of New York CSI as well. He's a Obama supporter

Jen, Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 3:21 AM)

Damn, Ugly Betty is cheeeeeeeeeap. I'm sure she's getting paid well. I'm on a crazy tight budget and still I give atleast $10 from every paycheck to Barack's campaign. That's why Obama is doing so well with the funds...regular people are actually investing in his vision of a better America.

Ivan, New York (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 3:54 AM)

You're right. Brosnan is Brit and can't donate.

Finally, the American people got a chance to see that Hillary lacks the judgment to get it right on day one, especially when it comes to a fundamental foreign policy decision like war.

Obama is ready to lead from day one.

Diamond (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 4:19 AM)

Hillary clearly won the debate!

Go Hillary! Go Ugly Betty. I love you both!!!!

FJ Stratford, King Of Prussia PA (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 5:58 AM)

I believe I saw Fisher Stevens in the audience as well. If he decides to lend his support, that could just tip the balance, my friends.

Sam, Rudyard, MI (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 8:46 AM)

I thought Obama clearly held his own, was relaxed and showed that he has excellent - even superior - judgment. Like he said - we need a president who is right on day 1.

mb, baltimore md (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 9:00 AM)

SI SE PUEDE!!!!RE-CONQUISTA! Benvenido Mexiforinia Obama!!!! Within 4 years you will all be espeaking de spanich!

Orlando, fl (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 9:22 AM)

Ummm. Pierce Brosnan is not a Brit. He's Irish and a naturalized U.S. citizen

http://rsi-suite1157.blogspot.com/

j (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 10:43 AM)

In response to G from Seattle, Pierce Brosnan became a US citizen September 23, 2004.

http://www.piercebrosnan.com/menu.php?mm=8&sm=1&pn=citizen

Lorrie, Los Angeles (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 11:55 AM)

Pierce Brosnan is Irish-American, not a Brit.
He became a U.S. citizen in 2004.

Patty, Chicago, Illinois (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 1:34 PM)

I THINK OBAMA WON THE DEBATE. I DIDN'T THINK HILLARY WAS BAD. SHE CAME ACROSS A LITTLE LESS BITCHY AND SHRILL THAN SHE NORMALLY DOES. BECAUSE I KNOW HOW RUTHLESS THE CLINTONS ARE, I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED IF HER POSITIVE RESPONSES WERE FAKE AND PUT OUT BY STAFF MEMBERS.

SYLVIA MOSLEY (Sent Friday, February 01, 2008 3:48 PM)

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