AP: Matt Damon says he fears a Palin administration

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080910/D9343JVG1.html

Sep 10, 5:16 PM (ET)

By RYAN PEARSON

TORONTO (AP) - Matt Damon says the selection of Sarah Palin as the Republican nominee for vice president could end up "like a really bad Disney movie" if John McCain wins the November presidential election.

"You do the actuary tables, there's a one out of three chance, if not more, that McCain doesn't survive his first term, and it'll be President Palin," said Damon, who was in town to promote ONEXONE, a Canadian children's charity expanding to the U.S., during the Toronto Film Festival.

"It's like a really bad Disney movie, "The Hockey Mom.' Oh, I'm just a hockey mom from Alaska, and she's president," said Damon. "She's facing down Vladimir Putin and using the folksy stuff she learned at the hockey rink. It's absurd."

Damon said the public needs to know more about such things as her views on creationism and censorship.

Maria Comella, a spokeswoman for Palin, called the comments "name-calling."

"It's not surprising that the Barack Obama and his celebrity supporters continue to tear down Governor Palin with little more than blatant name-calling," she said. "It's clear they're threatened by a candidate who actually has a record of achieving reform and change, while Barack Obama just talks about it."

Damon is currently appearing in a TV ad titled "Voices," by the bipartisan, anti-poverty group ONE and its Vote '08 project. The voices of others are superimposed as the actor speaks, including Cindy McCain, wife of Republican nominee John McCain; and Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

"In this election year, please join the millions of Americans from every party - Democrat, Republican and Independent, who are working together," goes the ad. "We welcome your voice."

[DemocratSinceBirth]

1. I Think We Already Have The Votes Of Folks Who Value His Opinion

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[TwilightGardener]

2. Thank you, Matt Damon--that's what I've been saying--it's like a bad chick flick.

I can't believe my fellow females are this stupid.

[Arctic Dave]

3. Nice article

and that picture is awesome.

[Beregond2]

4. While I am in agreement with all he said,

I can't help but snicker a bit at these self-important actors who think their opinion is so vital to us all. Letterman summed it up nicely when he cracked: "I'm waiting to see what Ben Affleck has to say."

[blonndee]

5. I LOVE Matt Damon.

He's smart, well-spoken, and despite another poster above deriding these "self-important actors," Matt actually puts his time and money where his mouth is.

I wonder what those who sneer at his efforts and his "opinions" are doing to help make the world a better place?

[gabby garcia]

6. Matt Damon

kicks Chuck Norris' ass anyday.