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Is Clint Eastwood the ‘Mystery’ RNC Speaker?

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Is Clint Eastwood Myster RNC Speaker? Hes Heading to Tampa

Actor and director Clint Eastwood (Credit: AP)

As the news media works around the clock to figure out who exactly the so-called “mystery speaker” will be at the Republican National Convention, Townhall is reporting that Oscar award-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood is heading to Tampa for the GOP convention.

Townhall cites a “well-placed“ source within the GOP and speculates that Eastwood would be a good choice for the ”to-be-announced” speaker. However, there has been no confirmation that the legendary Hollywood figure is in fact the mystery speaker. But don’t expect that to stop everyone from speculating that it could be.

Townhall explains:

A well-placed Republican source tells Townhall that Oscar-winning director and actor Clint Eastwood will travel to Tampa, Florida to attend Mitt Romney’s nominating convention this week.  As the news media scrambles to identify the so-called “mystery speaker” scheduled to address GOP delegates on Thursday evening, some have speculated that the iconic Hollywood figure could fit the bill.  Our source — who spoke on the condition of anonymity — could not confirm if Eastwood is, in fact, the intriguing “to-be-announced” speaker, but stated unequivocally that the Dirty Harry star will arrive in Florida late on Wednesday or early on Thursday, and will return to southern California on Friday.

Earlier this month, TheBlaze reported that Eastwood endorsed Mitt Romney — he also supported Sen. John McCain’s presidential run in 2008 against President Obama. Further, the actor, a lifelong Republican, caused a stir with a Super Bowl ad that made some people think he was supporting Obama, a charge he denied almost immediately.

Whoever the RNC mystery is, he or she will address Republican delegates before Sen. Marco Rubio introduces Romney on Thursday night.

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  • kaykaymoore
    Posted on August 30, 2012 at 1:16am

    I appreciate any hollywood elite who is smart enough to realize what Obama and his cronies have done to our country. BUT, I am not and would not be impressed AT ALL if the ‘mystery guest’ were Clint Eastwood. A Sarah Palin, Tim Tebow, or another inspiring Conservative Republican would mean more to me, an AVID Conservative Republican, that anyone who is just now realizing the horrendous mistakes and failure Obama has put on all of us. Some of the comments and outright vulgar, mean, lying elites is more than I need… would not pay a dime to see any of their crappy movies much less listen to their spewing of what we stand for…

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    • TRUTHandFREEDOM
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:58am

      If it was Clint, he would be doing it to help the less political, less aware members of society connect and since they are less aware of the threats to liberty that Obama brings than they are of hollywood productions, a Clint Eastwood presence would be a strong asset. He has a certain presence, attitude and serious character that I would also love to see present. He always comes across as if he means business and that is why so many of us, especially Romney and Romney are involved.

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  • jeezpeeps
    Posted on August 30, 2012 at 12:13am

    I love Glenn. But Eastwood is the man. How about a position in the Romney Administration maybe Seacretary of State… maybe that would get the message to the world… that we are not about to roll over and die! Romney / Ryan 2012!! Clint Eastwood too!

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  • Individualism
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:06pm

    Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill, Bil Nye the Science Guy! he should speak at the convention and the evangelitards would have a heart attack or beat each other up.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 4:11am

      He’s already committed to speaking at your organization NAMBLA

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  • 70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:50pm

    No, he may be the one who will introduce Palin though giving a few comments while doing so.

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  • Libfreezone
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:26pm

    I heard from a good source that the mystery speaker is going to be Barack Obama’s brother George Obama.

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  • jackact
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:11pm

    Clint, make our day!

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  • yiska8
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:10pm

    I love Clint, but in the last few years he’s seem to have gone the way of the liberal loon. He supported Barry and defended him. Oh Clint, did that crazy former “reporter” wife of yours screw up your logic and get you to support this nightmare in the WH or did the Hollywood bubble effect your terrible decision to support this Prez? All will be forgiven “Philo Beddo”, if you admit your wrongs and make a speech for traditional America at the RNC. And if you care anything at all for decent Americans,please get your wife off reality tv. The show is so unecessary and pretty ghetto. I always thought you could do better Clint! Love ya!

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:37pm

      You have to go back and look at his movies. He has been an ardent supporter of African-Americans, but while being pretty much a conservative. This one did more than let him down. Check out the Eiger Sanction, and Bird. My favorites have been Kelly’s Heroes and Space Cowboys, along with all of the Dirty Harry movies.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:58pm

      Hi RJJ,

      Not many people know about The Eiger Sanction. I read the book first and then read The Loo Sanction novel.(http://www.amazon.com/The-Loo-Sanction-A-Novel/dp/1400098289)

      Really liked the Eiger Sanction movie… I used to do a lot of rock climbing.

      How else does a Monk get to the top of a mountain? LOL

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:29pm

      Hi MONK, LOL, by climbing rocks, how else? Good to hear that. Not having been a genuine rock climber in my past, but have done much of the same regardless back before the day. Check out our Noccalula Falls sometimes. Well, not the falls so much but the surrounding areas. Wild area back in the early ’70s to me, but the government has grown over it so much these days.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:36pm

      Hi Rjj,

      Very nice area! I grew up with Great Falls in Va and Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah Va.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:39pm

      Hi RJJ,

      I forgot to mention… don’t bother reading The Loo Sanction…. it was just gross! : (

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    • yiska8
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:39pm

      @Rjjingadsen
      I do love Clint. I‘ve seen almost everything he’s been in. I saw Eiger Sanction years ago and should watch it again. I grew up in the 1980‘s so I’m guilty of loving Clint in the “Every Which Way but Loose” movies with Clyde the punching orangutan. But, I especially love “Hang em’ HIgh“ and ”Heartbreak Ridge”. “Kelly’s Heroes” is so great too!! And of course I can’t get enough “High Plains Drifter” and “Pale Rider” when AMC airs Clint marathons on Western Saturdays. Loved him with Rene Russo “In The Line of Duty”. Good to know there are some true Clint fans out there!

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  • Teufel Hunden
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:09pm

    I hope he tells the joke from “Gran Torino” about the Mexican, the Jew and the colored guy walking into the bar!” That would do it. The left would explode!

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    • yiska8
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 7:44pm

      The Left would implode into an oblivion if he used that joke! Gran Torino was so under rated. There was zero political correctness and his characters reminded me of the men I grew up around. They didn’t give a *hit. There was no filter. Fewer and fewer are left. I loved Clint in this film. Made me think of the old days!

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  • 2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:03pm

    Perhaps the mystery speaker will be our beloved VP, Joe “the Gaffe” Biden. Who can rally more support for Republicans than Joe?

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  • kalli
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:03pm

    This would be aweome! I had posted Stephen Baldwin being a patriot earlier today, and at the time, I thought of 2 others, Jon Voight and Clint Eastwood. The no-nonsense Dirty Harry persona would be a great add to the convention. Or, the steely eyes of the no-name gunslinger who doesn’t say much, but is quite able to get his point across without mincing words.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:49pm

    This morning 55krc had a poll on this and Glenn Beck was in the lead with 35%

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:33pm

    I’ve been trying to guess; Eastwood came up, Jon Voight, Ted Nugent, Palin, George W…..I guess I’ll just wait and see like the rest.

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  • Exrepublisheep
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:22pm

    Where’d Trump go? You can’t believe the rain scared him away! WHERE’S HIS BIG SURPRISE?!?!

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  • Ghengas
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:16pm

    Sheriff Joe Arpaio please.

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  • saranda
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:15pm

    But we hate it when actors give opinion on politics? Don’t we? Did I miss that memo?

    I think tonight’s guest will be a hologram of Reagan.

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    • pissantno.10
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:30pm

      well that would be great if you missed them on rush truly great and so true

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:40pm

      Just the idiots. Ronald Reagan did not bother me one bit. But, he proved that he was not as shallow and vapid as so many occupants of Hollyweird today.

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  • eCharleen
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:13pm

    I heard it‘s a Reagan hologram speech from ’79 or “The Speech” from the 60′s. I’d love to see this.

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  • watersRpeople
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:10pm

    Who’s that mystery speaker – I just got to know.
    Let’s ask Sherlock Holmes.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Uze2PQocI

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    • pissantno.10
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:32pm

      i tought that you were going to comit sooooooy cide what a waste talent

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  • watersRpeople
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:08pm

    Who could it be?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeFoxo64ew0

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  • Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:07pm

    He’s one of those kooky libertarian types. Run away! (spoken in Monty Python verse)

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  • jdtanker
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:04pm

    No, its going to be George Obama.

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  • cloudsofwar
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:03pm

    the MSM is trying to paint a picture that the RNC is just us older people. Eastwood does help that image but i would like to hear him speak. i guess us over 50 club do make up the TEA party and the grand old party.i guess at the DNC the MSM will mostly show young people.

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    • chips1
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:16pm

      Or it could be Jim Carey dressed up as Clint.

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    • pissantno.10
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:39pm

      i was sitting on the back of my truck one night at the best western in lusk wy. stugeus was going on and the motel was full of bikers coming and going every night. this one old guy came over and we drank few beers togeather talking about the rally. i asked him all i see are old farts on the harleys these days . he said its simple we are the only ones who can afford them.

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    • pissantno.10
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:49pm

      as a follow up, obama bash yo mommy and daddy in the head and send me there money.

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  • DenisWTexas
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:02pm

    My vote for best surprise would be for Charleton Heston to pop up to give the speech and announce that he was just taking some time off. How I miss that man and his ability to speak and lead.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:58pm

    I guess half time in America is over…time win the game, eh Clint?

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  • Jezreel
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:56pm

    I have always loved Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry characters and some of his other movies like Pale Rider. Go CLINT GO. I hope it is him.

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    • Link8on
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:45am

      I think Clint Eastwood is awesome.

      However, after reading a few Rich Dad Poor Dad books, I would like Robert Kiyosaki step onto that stage.

      Kiyosaki is a Vietnam veteran chopper pilot.

      His poor dad rose through the ranks to head up Hawaii’s public school system, a highly paid, high headache situation. His dad eventually decided on a quixotic Lt Governor run on the belief that full governmental control would finally allow him the leverage to fire the bad guys, change the culture there, and properly educate the youth. His poor dad’s educational career ended with that election loss, his pay was never as high again.

      Kiyosaki has built and lost a few times, and is respected well enough to not worry about suffering the consequences of his poor dad from so long ago.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:54pm

    Would be nice if he is; even better would be Glenn.

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    • Jezreel
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:57pm

      Kiss kiss up.

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    • Link8on
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:52am

      Depends on whether this RNC wants speakers for this spotlight, who have actually run or won an election or not.

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    • Bruce01
      Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:23am

      Snowleopard, I’m thinking Alveda King would be an excellent choice. Watch the left just snap.

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