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Will Smith says he might step into politics one day
CNN ^ | Updated 4:45 PM ET, Tue March 2, 2021 | Shirin Ali

Posted on 03/02/2021 6:25:31 PM PST by conservative98

Actor Will Smith teased the idea of running for political office one day during an interview on "Pod Save America."

On the episode released Monday, Smith joined hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor to promote his new Netflix docuseries "Amend: The Fight for America," but he also discussed his personal interest in politics.

The podcast is hosted by a group of former aides to former President Barack Obama.

The 52-year-old actor emphasized that he "absolutely" has an opinion when it comes to activism, systemic racism and ideas for the country's future. When asked whether he would ever consider running for political office himself, the actor wasn't afraid to voice his intentions.

"I will certainly do my part, whether it remain artistic or at some point venture into the political arena," said Smith.

As to the timing, he was unsure, saying, "For now, let that office get cleaned up a little bit. I'll consider it at some point down the line."

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


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1 posted on 03/02/2021 6:25:31 PM PST by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Well, he has literally done (almost) everything else in the world someone can do, might as well tell people how to live their lives.


2 posted on 03/02/2021 6:26:51 PM PST by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: conservative98
Whew. I can finally sleep at night. Remind me again which one is Will Smith? Was he the one who played Elf?

People just throw these names out there like everybody knows who they are. It's not like they're John Waynes or Paul Newmans.

3 posted on 03/02/2021 6:30:41 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: conservative98

The pimp from Beverly Hills


4 posted on 03/02/2021 6:31:08 PM PST by TonyChris (Didn't vote for Amazon in last election)
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To: conservative98

If he’s serious about getting involved in politics, he needs to retire from acting (at least for the time being like Arnold Schwarzenegger did).


5 posted on 03/02/2021 6:31:51 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: conservative98

Most of the people who play pretend for big money are not serious people and know nothing.

They should stop trying to tell us how to live.


6 posted on 03/02/2021 6:35:18 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: conservative98

He is a liberal racist


7 posted on 03/02/2021 6:35:55 PM PST by ZULU (Impeach John Roberts for corruption. SOROS IS "SPARTACUS" BOOKER'S LANISTA.)
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To: conservative98

Because we need a bisexual swinger for pres.


8 posted on 03/02/2021 6:36:12 PM PST by Clemenza
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To: conservative98

Anytime someone uses the word ‘activism’, it means they are anti constitutional, anti free speech, anti rule of law intolerant egotistical uneducated poison.


9 posted on 03/02/2021 6:38:15 PM PST by Track9 (Dealing with democrats is like living without toilet paper. )
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To: Texas Eagle

Oh, he is that Fresh Scientology Prince from Bel Air that seems to be a Hindu now.


10 posted on 03/02/2021 6:38:28 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Texas Eagle

He was the lead in that movie “Independence Day”.
He started on a TV sitcom as a black ‘aspiring rapper’ who moves in with his rich relatives. “Fresh Prince of Bel Air’
He has two of the most annoying, know it all, sanctimonious kids in the world.


11 posted on 03/02/2021 6:39:00 PM PST by lee martell
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To: conservative98

Do it, Willard. Show us how easy it is to mount a campaign and win an election. Oh, and then show us how easy it is to do the job, once elected.


12 posted on 03/02/2021 6:41:23 PM PST by Veggie Todd (Religion. It's like a History class. Without the facts. )
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To: conservative98

Stands no chance


13 posted on 03/02/2021 6:42:27 PM PST by Lod881019
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To: Clemenza

And his crazy, crazy kids.


14 posted on 03/02/2021 6:45:52 PM PST by Irenic
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To: conservative98

“For now, let that office get cleaned up a little bit.” -— Just has to put a dig in there at Trump. He has a weird family.


15 posted on 03/02/2021 6:46:55 PM PST by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: conservative98

To speak out FOR tax hikes or against them???

Will Smith Questions 75 Percent Tax Rate While Promoting ‘Men in Black 3’ in France (VIDEO) - 2012
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/will-smith-men-in-black-3-french-tax-rate-326252


16 posted on 03/02/2021 6:49:23 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Texas Eagle

He’s the black Tom Hanks


17 posted on 03/02/2021 6:49:41 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: crusty old prospector; lee martell
Ah. Thanks. That helps.

Actually, I'm lying. I still have no idea who you are talking about.

But, Independence Day does ring a bell. Is that the one where Tommy Lee Jones plays a hot shot pilot evading bounty hunters as he gallavants from galaxy to galaxy picking up historical figures for his high school history class Senior project and Will Smith plays a skittish but loveable extra-terrestrial?

18 posted on 03/02/2021 6:50:48 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: conservative98

Just wipe it on the grass, Will, and carry on as if nothing happened.


19 posted on 03/02/2021 6:52:03 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
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To: Texas Eagle

Yes.


20 posted on 03/02/2021 7:03:43 PM PST by lee martell
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