Affleck Vetoes Fan Worship at Capitol

Looks like Ben Affleck isn't exactly a man of the people -- even though he's playing a Congressman in an upcoming movie.
Ben Affleck
Sources tell TMZ that Ben was in the Capitol building to research his role in next year's "State of Play," and while he met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Massachusetts delegation, when it came to younger fans, he quickly filibustered the crowds. He signed a few autographs, but after a little while, says one cop, "He didn't want anybody around him" -- and had security fend off the squealing crowds.

We're also told that when he went to meet his Mass. brethren, he slipped into that Pahk-yah-cah accent. "It was cute," says a staffer. "His accent came out a little bit." Chowdah-head!

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31. He is no different than the Dems he meets with. They don't want to talk or associate with the averave person until they need their votes. Then it is all about them. Hey Ben don't let Jennifer have to keep you up because your films suck. Be nice to the fans who keep you in this business. I know you can't do it all day, but you could at least do a walk through and tell everyone you wish you had time. I mean your star is sinking pretty fast, be glad some still want your autograph or you will be riding a bull soon.

Posted at 12:20PM on Jan 17th 2008 by stevei

32. That is not what filibuster means. It means keep on talking (debating) in order to run out time.

Posted at 8:34PM on Feb 5th 2008 by Meg

33. unfortunately, you can quote me on this... he is goin to prime himself to run for president... just mark my words... he primin himself to run for president.

Posted at 2:41AM on Jan 19th 2008 by Elaine Wondering

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