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Actor Tim Daly Enlists in Obama's Battle for Nevada
Las Vegas, NV -- Actor Tim Daly, known for his roles on the popular Private Practice and Sopranos dramatic series, officially enlisted Sunday in the Barack Obama campaign to capture the state of Nevada and, with it, the U.S. presidency.
"I realized that my grandfather walked with Martin Luther King forty years ago. That was his dream. And in his little way he helped us get closer to where we are today," Daly said to a roomful of union-led campaign canvassers for the local Obama campaign.
Though a leader of the very political but non-partisan celebrity grouping, The Creative Coalition, Daly said that while he's been giving money to the Obama campaign, it's only this weekend that he's going out door-to-door for his candidate. "This is our time, right now," he told The Huffington Post.
Daly was drafted by the country's largest labor union, the Service Employees International Union, as part of its celebrity-centered "Guess Who's Knocking" campaign to directly involve high-profile entertainers in its last-minute get-out-the-vote efforts.
Daly made his maiden appearance as a canvasser Sunday morning in a "war room" meeting of the local pro-Obama SEIU ground teams. Along with scores of other union members and hundreds of other volunteers, they are continuing to blanket Nevada precincts in what appears to be a successful attempt to turn the Silver State a deep blue.
The final round of polling in Nevada shows Obama up by at least five points and Vegas oddsmakers rank Obama as almost a sure winner here.
But neither campaign is letting up as Nevada's five electoral votes could still prove pivotal if Tuesday's voting tightens up at the last minute.
Michelle Obama is scheduled to rallly thousands Monday morning at a North Las Vegas community college. Monday afternoon Republican John McCain comes to the vegas suburb of Henderson where his rival Barack Obama drew a crowd of 15,000 yesterday.
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I'm a Nevada resident and pleased to see the surge toward Democrats in our state. Maybe I wouldn't have said that in 2000, when Senator McCain had my respect, but the shennanigans of the past year have eroded that. Now he's saying Mac is Back. Where has he been? Under the thumb of manipulators like Karl Rove, running a Rovian campaign. Obama has been consistent throughout and seem to have the level head we need.
Besides, Yucca Mountain scares the hell out of me, and it sounds like the Republicans support it 100%. Sure, you might feel like you wouldn't be affected, because it's way out there in the Nevada desert. But think about this. The trains and trucks carrying nuclear waste will be coming through hundreds of towns and cities===maybe even yours. Accidents? Breakdowns? Targets? Just one more thing to think about tomorrow.
I comment on lots of things, usually I'm funny and irreverent. Like when it come to things like Joe the Plumber/Sam the Singer or Sarah Palin. But it's too close now. I've gotta be serious today and tomorrow. I saved my funny stuff for my blog, http://myspace.com/sallystraight. Visit me there, but most of all get out and vote.
"Nuff said.
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The voice of Superman battles for truth, justice and the American Way. Yes.
Thank you so much, Tim! I've always enjoyed your acting, and I've always had the sense that you were a truly good and decent person, a gentle spirit! :) Your efforts on behalf of your grandfather, the Obama campaign and the nation is very much appreciated! I'm walking the streets and knocking on doors with you!
You do your family's legacy proud, Tim!
(And you're such a cutie, too!)
DITTO!!!
PLS VOTE!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
A very big heartfelt thanks to Tim Daly, and to everyone that helps senator O get elected.
I walk the streets everyday talking to people, trying to help in any way possible.
This election is about our country, and about choosing the right person to lead. I know the right person is senator O.
God Bless our country as it goes through this historic time - this time of change that will make us great again.
God Bless the USA!
I met Tim Daly once in the airport in Albany, NY. Very nice man.
I also thought he was very funny in Wings.
Thanks for taking the time Mr. Daly.
Obama/Biden 2008.
Well MITTENS ROMNEY father walked with king before he didn't...but then it was only symbolicaly..go Tim..your the man Obama 08
What do Tim Daily, and Dean Cain have in Common....give up..they both played Superman..and Tim Daily's was much better.."THE ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN" and ole Dean Cain...Lois and Clark..poor guy, I used to like him....used to...be the operative word.
I'm not mad at any "stars" for endorsing McCain....there are so few of them! They want to hold on to their money...and the rest of us be damned.
Tim, you are welcome to knock on my door any day.
Might take you a while to get back out, though. ;)
Sean Gardner,
The only surprise among those you named was Patricia Heaton. The others are predictable. All are washed up former hollywood studs. You forgot Robert Conrad and Sly Stallone. Except for jobless Dean Cain all are 60 plus year old guys who look at the world as it is today and cannot fathom the idea that this is a multi-cultural world that we live in now with equal opportunities all the way up to the white house.
Tim, thank you and your entire family including Tyne and you too Steven Weber.
As for Patricia, it is not surprising. She supported and voted for Bush, even though she called herself a Democrat.
Isn't Patricia Heaton a scientologist? I don't know if that has anything to do with politics, though.
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Glad you decided to GOTV!!! I sort of knew it was in you, even when you were talking about looking at all the candidates :-) Love your work btw.
It is interesting to read that his grandfather walked with Dr. King. Truly amazing.
Love You TOO Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU for helping OBAMA and US ALL!!
Love You Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOTV!
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I love that frikkin' guy...
He's MINE!
I'd hope so! You're brothers every hour of the day somewhere in the world! :)
Hey Steven. I knew I respected your opinion, but I didn't know Tim was so intelligent too. He waited a bit long though but you've been with us all along. Love your posts.
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