Clooney Shrugs Off Talk Of Candidacy
Actor Says His Name On Ballot Is 'A Bad Idea'
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Play CBS Video Video Clooney Fights For Sudan George Clooney warned a U.N. Security Council about what he calls the first genocide of the 21st century in Sudan. Clooney spoke with Harry Smith about deadly repercussions if the U.N. fails to act.
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Video Clooney On Darfur ShowBuzz RAW: Actor George Clooney addressed the United Nations Security Council, asking members to take action to stop genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.
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Video Clooney At Armani Show Showbuzz RAW: Actor George Clooney attended Armani's fashion show, saying that he "loves the clothes" and that Armani has been a good friend for a long time.
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Actor George Clooney, left, addresses a news conference before California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs a state bill that prohibits pension funds from investing in companies with active business in Sudan during a ceremony Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
The actor-director skillfully deflected a barrage of questions from reporters about a potential Clooney candidacy, after appearing at an event where Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation aimed at helping stop genocidal violence in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Told that fans are clamoring for the "Syriana" star to run for office, Clooney said with a subtle head shake, "Believe me, you don't want me in politics."
When asked what he thought about people wearing T-shirts urging him to seek the presidency in 2008, he added, "I think they're probably kidding."
Asked again if he would try to get his name on a ballot, Clooney said, "That's a bad idea."
Clooney, a liberal Democrat, is well known for his activism. Lately, he has been urging Congress and the United Nations to help end atrocities in the Darfur region.
When it comes to his own future, maybe he was just trying to lower expectations.
Clooney recalled at one point that he starred in "Batman and Robin," in which Schwarzenegger played the villainous Mr. Freeze.
"He's gone on to be governor, and I still think I'm Batman," Clooney said.
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