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From Barbra Streisand to Mark Ruffalo, Hollywood supports Biden’s decision

California in general and Hollywood in particular are strongholds of the Democrats, both in popular support and in revenue. The stars usually speak in favor of the Democratic candidates, and even more so in the case that the Republican in this election is Donald Trump. Therefore, many singers, actors, producers, directors and screenwriters are raising their voices applauding Joe Biden’s decision not to continue his race for the presidency next November. One of the most authoritative voices belongs to the Oscar winner Barbra Streisand, who praised the president in a message on her X profile. The singer and actress wrote, “Joe Biden will go down in history as someone who made significant achievements during his four years in office. We should be grateful to him for protecting our democracy.”

Mark Hamill, Star Star Wars And last May he met Biden at the White House – he even appeared at the press conference with Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre – X also said: “Joe Biden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any other president in our lifetime. You have returned honesty, dignity and integrity to the office after four years of lies, crimes, scandals and chaos. Thank you for your service, Mr. President, now it is our duty as patriotic Americans to elect a Democrat who will respect and promote those traditions”.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis posted five photos of Kamala Harris on her Instagram account with several messages. One of them reads: I unconditionally support Joe Biden and his decision to resign and I unconditionally support Kamala Harris, she is trustworthy and proven and she is a fierce defender of the rights of women and people of color and her message is one of hope and unity for America in this time of great national division.”

The singer also Cher wrote in X: “In my heart I am tormented because I don’t believe the Democrats can win the presidency with Joe, whom I have loved since I met him in 2008. I have campaigned for him and I think it’s time for us to pass judgement. He says it’s time for Democrats to think differently.

Actor Mark Ruffalo has also said On social networks A clear “No to Trump/Vance”: “No to the Christian Religious Right taking over our nation. There’s nothing wrong with Christianity, but it should not run a nation born of religious freedom.”

in an opinion article in the newspaper the new York TimesScreenwriter Aaron Sorkin, creator of the political series West Wing of the White Housecomparing television fantasy to current reality. “The problem in the real world is that there is no Democrat who polls better than Biden. And resigning in this case, no matter how heroic, does not put a lump in our throat.” And he even recommended that the Democrats choose Republican Senator Mitt Romney as their nominee.