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Oct. 11, 2008
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Timberlake rallies crowd in support of Obama

Singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel appear on stage during a Barack Obama rally at the Clark County Goverment Center on Saturday.
DAVID BECKER/REVIEW-JOURNAL

Justin Timberlake isn't one of those political celebrities, the oft-derided limousine liberals who seem to think an Oscar is a doctorate in public policy. He is, he says, just a guy who feels strongly about the upcoming election, as do so many others.

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"I'm not here as some dude who writes goofy songs," the superstar pop singer said Saturday from the stage of the amphitheater at the Clark County Government Center.


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    • "Me and Jess, we're here as Americans. We're here as humans because this is something we had to do," Timberlake said. "We've never publicly endorsed before. But we've never been so inspired by one person."

    Timberlake and his girlfriend, actress Jessica Biel, stopped by the free public rally to urge support for Democrat Barack Obama, especially among the young voters that make up Timberlake's fan base but historically do not register or vote as much as other age groups.

    It was cold and windy, and the outdoor venue was perhaps half-full with a few hundred mostly young people.

    The former member of the boy band *NSYNC, who is 27 and registered to vote in Tennessee, didn't sing or dance, just talked spontaneously for about half an hour, helped by a printout of policy points and noting in a self-deprecating manner that he never went to college.

    Timberlake was chatty and goofy, Biel more polished, but both were earnest as they pleaded with the group to help mobilize the youth vote.

    Noting that the next president's Supreme Court appointments could determine the future of legal abortions, Biel said, "Nobody should be able to say what you can do with your body."

    Timberlake joked, "I give Jess the right to choose where we go to eat all the time. The funny thing is, what the woman chooses is usually right."

    "Brownie points for you," Biel teased him.

    "I know where my bread is buttered," Timberlake responded.

    Felice Garcia and Lindsey Jamieson, both 21-year-old University of Nevada, Las Vegas students, were thrilled to see two of their passions converge.

    "We both believe in Obama and we both love Justin, so the two combined are a perfect mix," Jamieson said.

    "We're both singers, so we really look up to him," Garcia added.

    She said she was impressed that Timberlake, who is in town all week for a charity golf tournament, lent his time to a relatively low-key event.

    "I really respect him for that," Garcia said. "He obviously cares about this."

    Eligible voters who have not yet registered have until Tuesday to do so in person at the Government Center.

    Early voting begins Saturday.

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    Nobama08 wrote on October 12, 2008 12:10 AM: 10 out of 10 terriorist support obama. People like Jen support obama too. They like free housing for the poor and gov-ment cheese. Jen enjoys spending her time with her head in the sand. When our country turns into the USSA don't come crying to me. You asked for it....remember that.


    Just Say No Bama... wrote on October 11, 2008 11:46 PM: Since 9 out of 10 fudgepackers endorse obama, Timberlake should come as no surprise.... Just Sayin' !!!


    give me a break wrote on October 11, 2008 10:20 PM: Must be a slow news day.


    concerned Parent wrote on October 11, 2008 09:57 PM: Who cares about Timberlake?
    How do they feel about all of those Negative Blogs Jen wrote to her Father?
    Just like a Liberal. Trash Family Values. Then lash out at others. Bad Jen. I bet the Kids are crying. Where's Grampa and Grandma? Bad Jen.


    Jen wrote on October 11, 2008 09:54 PM: Obama Mama,

    What else do you have? So far I'm hearing NOTHING, except pathetic attempts to insult me and my family. Keep trying, please!!!

    Hey, you sound like a Republican commercial!! In the business?



    patrick smythe wrote on October 11, 2008 09:47 PM: j.timberlake co-hosting a local tournament at tpc summerlin where close to a couple hundred golfers are paying close to 7500.oo to play in his tournament and are 99% republican, I wonder how they feel about his rally downtown.


    Obama Momma wrote on October 11, 2008 09:39 PM: Jen, Relax.

    It's your Dad, Your Mother and I miss you and the Kids. I heard you spent a lot of time blogging at the R.J.
    It's the only way we can reach you since you ran off with the Playa.
    It's been months. How many kids do you have now? We miss you, come home.
    You can get your G.E.D. Come home.


    Jen wrote on October 11, 2008 09:29 PM: You making those comments when you have absolutely no idea who I am is showing how utterly crass, classless, and desperate the republican campaign has become.

    It's downright amusing actually. May I point out that someone "bred" you darling. Keep attacking me sweetie, you're not helping yourself.

    Keep going though, I'm enjoying this.


    Obama Mamma wrote on October 11, 2008 09:05 PM: Being misguided doesn't make you correct, Jen. Not be any definition.

    Being a Community Organizer doesn't make you Presidential. Not by any means.

    You bringing children into this world makes you just one thing. Mental.

    Thinking that all your little anchor babies aren't going to be exposed to Racism in Clark County, puts you into a League of Your Own. Truth Hurts... Jen. Barrack Hussein Obama has Terrorist ties, FOR DECADES.

    What part don't you get? Jen?
    You claiming victory tonight is as absurd as your Obama comments. Go feed your babies, my little misguided breeder. And Still.... McCain!!!!


    Jen wrote on October 11, 2008 08:39 PM: Making my point for me again Obama Mama - keep trying.


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