Celebrity politicians test voter interest in post-Trump era
By Jill Colvin - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics.
The list could soon grow.
In California, former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor. In Texas, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has said he is considering a run for governor. In New York City, Andrew Yang, a businessman who gained fame during his quixotic 2020 presidential run, is a leading contender for the Democratic mayoral nomination.
Each has the type of name recognition that other political newcomers would envy. But as they consider running some of the nation’s largest and most complicated governments, their lack of experience in public office could be a vulnerability. That’s especially true after the tumult of the Trump era, when the reality television star-turned-president often spent mor
Each has the type of name recognition that other political newcomers would envy, but their lack of experience in public office could be a vulnerability.
Celebrity politicians test voter interest in post-Trump era
JILL COLVIN, Associated Press
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1of5FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the 4th Women s March in Los Angeles. Former Olympian Jenner is running for governor of California.Damian Dovarganes/APShow MoreShow Less
2of5FILE - In this March 11, 2021 file photo, Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang holds a news conference in the Dumbo neighborhood of New York. Yang, a businessman who gained fame during his quixotic 2020 presidential run, is a leading contender for the Democratic mayoral nomination.Mark Lennihan/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of5FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo actor Matthew McConaughey attends A+E Network s HISTORYTalks: Leadership and Legacy in New York. McConaughey is generating buzz as a potential candidate for governor of Texas. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/APShow MoreShow Less
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