Elizabeth Taylor backs Hillary Clinton - again

Fri May 2, 2008 10:57 PM EDT

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LOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Taylor said Friday she's supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, calling the New York senator a smart, strong leader.

It was a reprise of a previous performance.

In January 2007, the Hollywood legend and activist donated $2,300 to Clinton's presidential campaign, the legal limit for the primary, and called her a "very savvy and a smart leader."

Since that time, Taylor has repeatedly been listed as a Clinton supporter.

A statement from the actress on Friday, headlined "Endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton," never mentioned the 2007 contribution or her earlier statements in support of Clinton's candidacy.

It urged voters in Indiana and North Carolina, which hold Tuesday primaries, to support Clinton because she is "a brilliant teacher and powerful leader."

Why the sequel? Taylor publicist Dick Guttman said the actress "felt moved to make a direct appeal" to voters in next week's contests.

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capitalK

Liz Taylor has a less than stellar record on decision-making. But it's certainly her right to endorse anyone she want to. The older crowd will even know who she is.

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#1 - Sat May 3, 2008 7:22 AM EDT

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abowhite45

Liz and Michael, what a pair...Liz and Hillary, match made in hollarwood....

She'll get about as much mileage off this perfume promo as I would off one gallon of $3.79 gas.

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#2 - Sat May 3, 2008 10:34 AM EDT

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jfrank

Finally Elizabeth Taylor has spoke up . . . again.

I mean Obama has The Kennedys, Bill Richardson. Now Hillary can finally fire back with E.T.

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#3 - Sun May 4, 2008 1:33 PM EDT

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Robin-276586

Yes, so Elizabeth Taylor endorses Clinton, so what? So does most of the gay community. Liz is a bit of an old lady and falls right in line with the group of Hillary favorites, the over 60 white women group. I don't know that this makes her the best choice to run the country ........endorsement from a woman who was married - how many times?

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#4 - Mon May 5, 2008 10:19 AM EDT

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