Talking Heads: Celebs Weigh In on the Election
See what the stars have to say about Obama vs. Romney.
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Nicki Minaj - Celebrity endorsements are a powerful part of every campaign, but sometimes stars go off-message and tell us how they really feel. Nicki Minaj raised a fury when she rhymed, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney" on a guest verse for Lil' Wayne's mixtape. With the help of the president, who acknowledged Minaj likes to "play different characters" in her music, she was able to clear her status within days and let the world know she's for Obama. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
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Madonna - The Material Girl is no stranger to controversial statements of sarcasm, but many feel she crossed a line when, during a recent concert, she identified President Obama as a "Black Muslim in the White House." She later dialed back her remarks, stating she was merely "being ironic on stage." Unfortunately, not everyone got the joke. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Kerry Washington - She plays White House insider Olivia Pope in the series Scandal, but Washington got involved in politics herself when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention. In a rousing speech endorsing President Obama, Washington urged her fellow Americans to vote because "we have so much on the line as Black women." (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Lindsay Lohan - It's doubtful many people are looking to Lindsay Lohan for political advice, but as an American citizen she's entitled to her opinion. The troubled starlet, who voted for Obama in 2008, switched sides and endorsed Romney recently because "unemployment is really important right now." A quick look at her acting résumé makes it clear why. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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Chris Rock - You know what they say about not discussing sex, religion or politics over dinner? Well, someone should have told Jason Mattera. The conservative author approached Rock at a film festival earlier this year, questioning him about a comment Rock made to Esquire calling the Tea Party "insane." Rock went ballistic, breaking Mattera's camera and leaving the press line in a huff. Rock has always been on fire via Twitter during every Obama vs. Romney debate. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Sheila E. - The "Erotic City" singer got candid about politics with BET.com recently, telling us she supports the President all the way and hopes others will too. "I can't convince someone of what they should do," the singer said. "I just know I would be afraid if Mitt Romney was president."(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Stacey Dash - Dash's endorsement of Mitt Romney earlier this month sparked a virtual war on Twitter, with many calling the actress, well, clueless. But her fellow celebs and fans quickly jumped to her defense, standing up for her right to free speech and vote any way she pleases. (Photo: WENN.com)
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Marlon Wayans - The spoofmeister recently told BET.com that he felt "confused" about his political orientation because he has "Democratic skin and Republican pockets." Ultimately, his heart won out over his wallet and Wayans made it clear that he "cares too much about the rest of the country" to vote Republican. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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Brian White - Like Marlon Wayans, White isn't ready to commit to a political party, and recently told BET.com he believes "policies are more important than parties." The registered independent admitted that "Mitt Romney's tax policy helps me," but feels that his social values lean him to the left. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Vivica A. Fox - As an actress with a long résumé and two hit shows on the air, Fox knows drama. And she advised President Obama that he create some after his lackluster performance in the first debate against Mitt Romney. "People need that," she proclaimed, but made it clear that she wasn't ready to give up the fight. "Obama's like the heavyweight champ," she said. "He's going to wear Romney down." (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)
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