Rapper Big Boi is pushing Obama in his new music video. Do celebrities influence your vote? Why should we even listen to them regarding politics?

Think about it, celebrities are famous for acting, singing, dancing, whatever, etc — not for their intellect regarding politics. Do you ask your doctor for his political view points? Do you care who your church pastor is voting for?

You can’t deny their power to sway the vote exists. But should it? I’ve always had mixed feelings regarding celebrities using their fame and power to push their own personal views regarding politics. My beef with celebrities is simple — people who are not informed and do not take the time to educate themselves to have an informed opinion and willingly adopt their celebrities view point. In retrospect, you can also argue that it also may inspire someone to research more information regarding the issue(s).

So how about you… does the “Oprah effect” or other celebrity endorsements change your opinion?
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