Forrest Gump Supports Wapner, Obama

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!

Filed under: Prez Election 2008

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106. This takes ex post facto method acting to a whole new level--does Hanks really need to BE FORREST GUMP at this point? Is there a sequel in the works??

Dude, life is like a box of Kool Aid!

Dim wit arse.

Posted at 5:13PM on May 5th 2008 by truth2008

107. Actually you are wrong. I considered him originally. The fact that he will not salute the Flag, the fact that his wife if FINALLY proud to be an American. And the list goes on. No, I don't think so. I also love they way people throw out that racist card, makes me laugh.

It is very heartening to see the anti-obama people are posting thoughts that are illiterate and racist and sound like they are 7 years old (my guess many of these comments are from the same person with multiple screen names). I know they would never have voted for Obama anyway and I'm happy to report that Obama is still doing very well in spite of you - I'd rather be in the company of hanks than a a racist pig - happy to be on the correct side, just happy.

Posted at 6:12PM on May 5th 2008 by Shellygirl

108. Correction... My response [107, 1st paragraph with copied comment from the lady] ] was to the Posted at 4:29PM on May 5th 2008 by lady. That second paragraph was her words not mine. I would hate to be thought so elementary as to make her statement.

Posted at 6:18PM on May 5th 2008 by Shellygirl

109. I LOVE TOM HANKS!
:)

Posted at 10:05PM on May 5th 2008 by bonnieboo

110. It is a pitty to see people I thought had some common sense show they don't. Because anyone who knows anything about Obama would never think he is good for this country. I guess Hanks is just another liberal moron too!

Posted at 8:10AM on May 6th 2008 by stevei

111. Why didn't TMZ give us the options of "neither"?

Posted at 11:37AM on May 6th 2008 by Mike

112. 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

113. It's funny if you are against Obama these liberals say you are racist. But most people with a brain are just against higher taxes, bigger government, amnesty for ILLEGALS, making deals with terrorist, ,etc.... Look into what Obama really stands for and what he is not saying. And tell me if he was white would you still be behind him?

Posted at 8:02AM on May 7th 2008 by stevei

114. Tom hanks has always been able to entertain me on the screen and now I know he is an intelligent man. Obama is change, our governing body has needed a man like him for a long time. As for the other comments on this blog, every one is entitled to their opinion but as my grandfather says empty barrels make the most noise. I'm with Tom, Obama for president, the country will certainly be better for it!

Posted at 1:16PM on May 14th 2008 by Johnny American

115. I have lost all respect for Mr. Hanks for his decision to go with Obama, who does not know what truth is. Mr. Hanks is
a good actor and he should endorse that and not the presidential candidate. Just because you are an actor does
not mean you make good judgement in the political arena. He joins the ranks of Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon,
Barbra Streisand as ultra libral and they need to "shut up". They are who are destroying this country, not Prez Bush.

Posted at 1:48PM on Jun 10th 2008 by Jani

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