Update: Barry Manilow Reportedly Backing Obama, Not Paul
- Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:37pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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While less than two weeks ago The Blaze reported that Grammy award-winning musician Barry Manilow appeared to be endorsing GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul, one of his spokesmen has now confirmed in a letter to The Washington Post that President Obama is in fact Manilow’s man.
The Post reports that Manilow, “loves his president” and intends to vote for him in 2012. Manilow also contributed $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund.
This has left some confused, as Manilow, who contributed to Paul’s last presidential campaign, told the Daily Caller that he agreed with “just about everything” Paul says.
“I like him [Paul]. I like what he says, I do. I like what he says. I think he’s solid. I agree with just about everything he says. What can I tell you?”
To refresh, below is the recent clip in which Manilow sings Paul’s praises:
Much of what Paul says and believes, however, is incongruous with much of what Obama says and believes. Leaving one wondering what criteria the famed crooner based his Presidential decision on.
The Post reports:
“Although I agree with some of what Ron Paul says, I am not actually endorsing him in the 2012 presidential race, nor have I ever told anyone that I was.” Seems that while Manilow made an eye-catching $2,300 contribution to the Texas congressman’s 2008 campaign, he also — like many showbiz colleagues — sprinkled cash equally on Obama, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton during the primary, plus $28,500 to the Obama Victory Fund. And he plans to vote for Obama next year. “He loves his president,” a rep said.
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Comments (120)
tom
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:57pmBarry and Barry have a lot in common!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:05pmBoth IDIOTS! …
TEA!
Cain/Rubio 2012
Report Post »YammusBaggus
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:06pmHe sure is a sexy specimen. I sure like his tunes. He’s pretty good.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:24pmWell yes, yes, they ARE both idiots. Barry M should give Barry O the secrets to keeping blood stains off the back of his underwear.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:11pmGuess BO hasn’t lost ALL the Jewish vote yet. It’s a mystery why not.
Report Post »Mr. Vitriol
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 10:31pmWell, duh! Didn’t anyone watch the initial video where he said he liked what Paul was saying? He couldn’t even look at the camera…he was so embarrassed.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:32pmwhat’s with the left .. can’t even make a decision based on FACTS and stick to it?? just another HOLLYWOOD TYPE only Barry’s not even a pretty face..either one..
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:04amI don‘t think that’s what Tom meant.
Report Post »G3L
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:08amThis guy still alive? Who cares who he is supporting, I guess a three of his fans. I need a tea.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:58amHe looks like a gayer Rod Steward.
Report Post »AZindependent
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:12pmBarry’s Ron Paul endorsement will be missed, NOT.
Report Post »docmo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:57pmWho is manilow? I‘m backing Cain why don’t I get news coverage?
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:08amBecause real men scare them?
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 8:59amCain is third in polls and although Bill OReilly announced “Cain will never get the nomination” at least media is talking about Cain. When Ron Paul was third, FOX didn’t mention his name at all. They would show the numbers of the top three — there was Paul third. In the discussions, Paul‘s name didn’t come up once. It’s just media bias again — telling America what to think and who to vote for.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:14amSo much for this jerk. thought he had seen the light, but no! none of these types know which end is up.
Report Post »BornandBredintheUSA
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:50pmSometimes doing the right thing is impossible to carry out…especially if you are a man-child.
Report Post »ecurbyy
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 5:54amYo! Here’s your man child. http://thepeoplescube.com/red/gallery/supercommissar-maksim-a34/man-child-obama-tpc-i2910.jpg
Report Post »themanchildmustgo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:46pmWho cares what this guy thinks? Barry who?
Report Post »LeeroyJenkins
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:43pmBarry Mainlow is obviously hiding his racist intentions by loving Obama… Oh wait he is a registered sociali…I mean Democrat so he cannot be racist.
Report Post »Furious
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:19amIt’s all about the gay agenda with this frootloop! Odumbf–k needs the fruitloops vote!
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:42pmHe’s an idiot.
Report Post »TTRR
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:42pmAnd anyone really cares what he thinks, because….
Report Post »ProudInfidel
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:42pm“Well ya know I can`t sing on key, can`t sing oooonn key. I try as I might I just can`t SIIIIING on key”
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:41pmDid this fruit loop star in the Lion King?…without makeup????
Report Post »CatB
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:06pmBaboon’s a$$.
Cain/Rubio 2012
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:40pmsomebody got to him that is for sure, always follow the money
Report Post »cranberry
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:38pmWhoa, who is that guy? He looks younger than he did when he was 30….. did the plastic surgeon mess with his brains at the same time? Sorry Glenn, I’m not a fan of this guy.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:36pmIn either case…senile.
Report Post »We are Americans
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:23pmI think that Barry just wants it both ways.
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:33pmThe majority of gays and lesbians do support Obama,so this is no surprise
Report Post »Wino911
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:21pmHe is afraid of the audit….
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:34pmI think that is what it is with him. Either that or if he is serious about “loving his president” then he is too stupid to even bother listening to his songs. What a waste of good songs by someone like that.
Report Post »Dotski
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:08pmWell, so much for liking Barry Man-is-low…BahBye Barry….
Report Post »janedough1
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:37pmYup, can’t believe I had a crush on him as a kid. I guess that is one more baby toy I outgrew. My mother’s first crush is wearing much better. At least Pat Boone has a brain.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:02pmBarry who?
What lives in Vegas should stay in Vegas…
Report Post »Conservalibertaral
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:02pmMaybe, he is one of those guilt ridden racists, that needs to vote for a black man, one more time to achieve absolution. If that is the case, may I suggest Herman Cain?
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:52pmI heard they repealed DADT at the Copa Cabana.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:06pmI think Tony Bennett got to him.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:37pmI think Tony bend it got to him
Report Post »randy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:45pmDO all over the hill, washed up singers go to the same plastic surgeon?
Report Post »ACLUHater
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:55pmWhat do you expect from an old hippie.
Report Post »stchuckmom
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:58pmYou’re right. That is some bad plastic surgery.
Report Post »Jaimo
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:44pmI always thought that Manilow was talking out his *ss when he said he like Paul. He must have a new album coming out because I always thought he was a far leftwing nutjob (even though I always loved his music). I think he should tax the crap out of the profits of his new album.
Report Post »Kanine39
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:44pmWho got to him?
Report Post »not funny
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:46pmWall street will start singing his praises soon too–don’t be fooled into thinking that they are sour on Obama.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:50pmThe same team that did the inside job at the WTC. ** end sarcasm **
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:52pmMinus the sarcasm, that would probably be correct, they all hang out with male cheerleaders Like Perry the Bilderberger and have homosexual trists at Bohemian Grove.
Report Post »Al Gator
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 8:14pmNo one got to him. This normal among entertainers like Barry.
Old hippies like Barry really don’t even know what day it is. Too much botox and anesthesia from all his face lifts. And never mind and don’t include all the “recreational” hooch and other chemical what not he may have ingested in the course of his career. (occupational hazard in that industry don’t you know)
He probably sends BEEHOE money because, after all, his name is BARRY!
Manilow is ok, he’s just way past retirement age and no has had the courage to tell him.
Report Post »randy
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:44pmWhat an idiot. Your typical Obama Supporter.
Report Post »Guess I won’t be listening to “Mandy” Any longer :) LOL
Chuck Stein
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:51amSending Mandy away, are you?
Report Post »geonj
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:41pmwho cares who barry manalow endorses. he isn’t one of our great political thinkers, is he?
Report Post »krjones
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:41pmAnother blaze hit piece on Ron Paul
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 7:40pmThat cleans out some old tapes I’ve been lugging around all these years!
Report Post »YammusBaggus
Posted on September 29, 2011 at 9:08pmyou should upgrade to CDs they are great.
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