Hillary Clinton Who? Barack Obama Choice of George Clooney, Matt Damon

Hillary Clinton may get stuck with 'B' list Hollywood celebrities for the democratic primaries.  Two big time 'A-'-listers George Clooney and Matt Damon have came out solidly behind Barack Obama, though it's never really been very clear how much help Hollywood gives candidates with endorsements.  Most of the time, politicians would just prefer the cash and some distance.

Hillary Clinton Who? Barack Obama Choice of George Clooney, Matt Damon

Hillary stayed and played with some Tinseltown randoms last night in Hollywood reports TMZ.  They detail that director Brett Ratner -- of "Rush Hour" infamy -- held a fundraiser for the presidential contender at his home, attended by Clinton herself and an extremely random group of celebs. Guests included "Grey's Anatomy" Dr. McSteamy Eric Dane, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Smith, Wu-Tang Clan's RZA and The Weasel himself, Pauly Shore.

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Meanwhile Time Magazine has this exchange.  Question for Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon. "Shall we talk politics for a moment? I'm sure like most actors you're all watching the Republican field, just waiting for a candidate to get behind."

CLOONEY: I'm just hoping Gingrich gets in. Come on, Newt! Actually there's a really good field out there. I like Barack Obama a lot. I've spent some time with him.

PITT: You just cost him votes.

CLOONEY: I've actually had that conversation with him, just saying "Look, I'll give you whatever support you need—including staying completely away from you." Actors have done a lot of damage to candidates lately. My father ran for Congress in 2004, and it was "Hollywood vs. the Heartland!" My father was Hollywood.

PITT: I'm just hungry for some honesty and leadership. And I'm following them all—on all sides.

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DAMON: I'm an Obama guy too. I think a lot of the problems in the world would be mitigated if he were the face of our country. I haven't ever met him or talked to him, but he's the first person in a long time who I've been inspired by.

CLOONEY: When other politicians stop and listen, that's how you know what charisma is. You can't teach that. He walks into a room and you go, "That's a leader."

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That has to be advantage Obama- right?