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Forrest Gump Supports Wapner, Obama

Posted May 4th 2008 12:30PM by TMZ Staff

Tom Hanks wants Barack Obama to be Prez, and it could be one of the most effective celeb endorsements so far.


Hanks, who put his homemade video up on his MySpace page, begins by saying, "I'm Tom Hanks and I want Barack Obama to be the next President of our country. As an official celebrity, I know my endorsement has just made your mind up for you."

Hanks then gets serious, acknowledging both candidates have screwed up and associated with the wrong people, including relatives. Could Tommy boy really be saying that about Bill?

Watch, then cast your vote!

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61. I've gotta go with Tom Terrific, a long time Dem activist.

Posted at 4:35PM on May 4th 2008 by JoyceM

62. Tom Hanks is a history buff and he is right about this is a moment in history. We have not had a great leader in a long time. I respect Obama's integrity and intelligence. I dropped out of politics in 1975 because working inside politcs I saw the corruption and dishonesty. Obama is the first leader who has given me hope again. VOTE!

Posted at 1:28AM on May 7th 2008 by sejewels

63. tom means more then oprah to me , but im still not voting for obama. have a great day tom hanks

Posted at 5:16PM on May 4th 2008 by 1st American Dictator

64. any supporter of Obama is deaf dumb and blind!

Posted at 5:52PM on May 4th 2008 by No Longer a Tom Hanks Fan!

65. I had to quit watching the video when mr hanks mentions obamas character! seriously the man, Obama has nothing to say and has displayed the poorest judgment of any candidate! 6 weeks ago he supports his pastor his pal, his mentor rev wright... this week he has a change of heart and throws Wright under the bus!

any man and father who would subject his family to the likes of wright definitly has poor judgement!

Posted at 5:57PM on May 4th 2008 by No Longer a Tom Hanks Fan!

66. Why Tom? He's a racist having the gift of a smooth talker saying anything to get what he wants. Wake up!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:22PM on May 4th 2008 by TCB

67. You stupid stupid Americans need Barack Obama in the whitehouse more than you could ever know... God help your poor pathetic excuse of a country - you need a president who is going to help bridge the racism and nationalism that has DESTROYED your country. What a bunch of racist, uneducated pigs on this website - you deserve everything that is happening to your stupid country. Thank god the American empire has finally fallen.

Posted at 6:46PM on May 4th 2008 by Joey

68. one last stand .... there are certainly more people bailing on obama than coming out with support right now!

Posted at 6:54PM on May 4th 2008 by a

69. I would have said Tom Hanks before today...except today I watched Charlie Wilson's War, or I should say the first 15 minutes of it, and lost respect for him. If he can star in a piece of sleaze like that movie, I really don't value what he has to say politically. And I lost respect for Oprah years ago.

Posted at 7:41PM on May 4th 2008 by Donovan

70. Get real! This guy is Al, Jessie and Louis in sheeps clothing! He will destroy this country. Look at the % of crime that blacks commit based on the % of blacks in our country. Remeber that most of the black city mayors that have been elected over the years are on the take or drug users ie: The mayor of detriot! Do you really want this guy in the white house running the country? Think about it, please. Rev. Wright is only the begining of what you don't know about this mans plans for america's future.

Posted at 7:47PM on May 4th 2008 by white american

71. Winfrey and Hanks both suck.

Posted at 8:10PM on May 4th 2008 by Abcess Hollywood

72. #65... as much as I hate to admit itI totally agree. As many enemies America has made, you'd THINK we'd be trying to get someone in office who can bridge the gap. The only thing questionable about Obama has been his pastor & anyone can misjudge one's character.

What are the charges of the others? Instead we have some broad who is using her ovaries to run for office and another running on the beginning stages of alzheimer's. Let's not even talk about the current... HERE WE ARE.

Ignorance is bliss... and i'm sure as this country sinks deeper in debt and hate... many in other foreign lands will share your opinion.

Posted at 8:22PM on May 4th 2008 by I stay woke.

73. #69 LOL the forementioned in sheep's clothing is what they are not. There is no mistaken about their views on the injustices of America? Where do they come from? As a result of what??? What difference is there in drugs in the house than whore & war mongers??? Sad that you truly believe that black people are responsible for drugs in this country... what planet are you on... drugs like aids or any other social ill does not have particulars... there are plenty of meth heads, heroine addicts, and pharmaceutical abusers that blacks are a VERY LOW percentage.

Maybe the real fact of the matter is Obama's race is more of a problem than people care to admit, but I understand.

Posted at 8:31PM on May 4th 2008 by Get a clue

74. hahahahaha #71 HITLERY LMAO

Posted at 8:34PM on May 4th 2008 by detecctive thorn

75. Tom Hanks is and always have been cool!

Posted at 8:40PM on May 4th 2008 by Good 4 Tom!

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