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...Benator’s success is Affleck’s ability to present himself as a relatively serious candidate so that enough Virginia voters are willing to ignore their innate biases against him and vote for his celebrity power. Though Affleck has his work cut out for him, he does possess a rudimentary political philosophy that could be very appealing to some voters. This philosophy centers around Affleck’s belief in citizen legislators as opposed to career politicians. In a 2001 interview with GQ Magazine, Affleck said, “My fantasy is that someday?...
Though outspoken celebrities are not necessarily a hindrance to the political process, there is a difference between political involvement and holding political office that most celebrities—including Ben Affleck—fail to see. Affleck simply does not have the stature, political experience, or ability to compromise that is required of a United States Senator. Affleck’s ardent campaigning for John Kerry is a perfect example of his particular style of politics; he is at home championing a candidate or cause, not building the broad political platform necessary for a serious politician. With no political experience...
...unlikely that a majority of Virginia voters will take Affleck seriously either. First and foremost, Affleck is an outsider—a Boston native with no real ties to Virginia. In addition, the growing unpopularity of celebrity Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Ca) is likely to make voters more circumspect towards a candidate running on celebrity. Affleck also represents the northeastern brand of liberalism of which many Virginians would be wary...
...reiterate that Affleck should not (nor, in all likeliness, will he) become a Virginia senator. However, he should run. Why, you may ask, should a clearly unqualified candidate run for senator...
...make the race contentious enough that George Allen will have fight for his seat. Allen, a staunch and partisan conservative, has been mentioned as a possible GOP presidential candidate for 2008; any such plans, however, could easily be thwarted by a tough re-election bid in 2006. Here Affleck has a chance. Certainly he has name recognition, he is photogenic, and he has more than enough money to run a powerful campaign. Most importantly, Virginia Democrats do not presently have a viable alternative. The state’s most powerful Democrat, outgoing Governor Mark Warner, has spurned the Senate race...