Riddick wrote:Maybe more outspoken celebrities should put their money where their mouths are? By that, I mean don't just talk the talk, actually walk the walk! Run for public office.
Trump opened the door, now it's up to the next generation of politicians to step up - Stars of today, leaders of tomorrow: celebrities remaking the nation in their image -
Don't believe me? Just wait and see. President Miley Cyrus'll make America greater!
There are some celebrities who have made the switch from Hollywood to politics. I thought that there were parts of President Obama's farewell speech that were very good, such as his exhortation to people to get out there and do something.
Here Are 12 Celebrities Who Went from Hollywood to Political Office
By Kara Pendleton
While Donald Trump gets some flak for being a celebrity running for political office, he's far from the first to do so. Not only have the famous not shied away from running for office, America hasn't shied away from voting them in.
The following are just a dozen of the celebrities who have served as elected officials in the U.S.A:
1. Ronald Reagan
Republican. 40th President of the United States, 1981 to 1989; 33rd Governor of California, 1967 to 1975.
One of the most well-known celebs to make it in the world of politics, Reagan won in a landslide against Jimmy Carter in the 1980 presidential election, getting 489 electoral votes to Carter's 49.
He repeated his success with another landslide win for his second term, “sweeping at least 48 states.” He got 525 electoral votes to Democrat Walter Mondale's 13.
2. Clint Eastwood
Libertarian (formerly Republican). Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea (Carmel), California, 1986 to 1988.
Eastwood is well known for both his acting and directing skills. When he won his race for mayor, he did so with 72.5 percent of the vote.
Though often hailed as a hero of conservatives, Eastwood has said he is socially liberal and fiscally conservative, throwing support behind some form of gun control, as well as being pro-choice.
3. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Republican. Governor of California, 2003 to 2011.
A well-known action film star and member of the Kennedy clan by marriage at the time, Schwarzenegger was elected during a recall of Governor Gray Davis, with 48.6 percent of those voting opting for him to replace Davis.
For his second term, The Terminator won with 56 percent of the vote.
4. Sonny Bono
Republican. U.S. Representative, 44th District of California, 1995 to 1998; Mayor of Palm Springs, California, 1988 to 1992.
Born Salvatore Phillip Bono, Sonny was a recording artist best known for his part in the duo, Sonny & Cher. The musicians were married for a short time and had one child together. Elected to Congress in 1994, Bono served until his death in January 1998.
When Bono tragically died in a skiing accident, his widow Mary was elected to his seat shortly thereafter and served in that district until 2003. She then served in California's 45th district until 2013.
5. Fred Grandy
Republican. U.S. Representative, Iowa, 5th District, 1993 to 1995; 6th District, 1987 to 1993.
Best known for his role as “Gopher on hit TV comedy ”The Love Boat," Grandy went almost immediately from television into politics.
He then moved on to radio hosting on Washington, D.C.'s WMAL, where he began working in 2003. He worked most recently as host of “The Grandy Group,” but reportedly left in 2011 under pressure after comments about Islam and domestic terrorism.
6. Al Franken
Democrat. U.S. Senator, Minnesota, 2009 to Present.
Well known for his writing and acting on “Saturday Night Live” through the Seventies and Eighties, Franken narrowly beat incumbent senator Norm Coleman. The margin was low enough that a recount was conducted, which he won, but it made him unable to take his seat until July 2009.
7. Fred Thompson
Republican. U.S. Senator, Tennessee, 1994 to 2003.
Thompson already had a successful career in Hollywood when he became a U.S. senator. He launched an unsuccessful bid for president in the 2008 election.
He continued to act throughout his time in office, most notably on hit TV show “Law & Order,” and up to the time of his death. Thompson passed away November 1, 2015. He may be seen in the upcoming “God's Not Dead 2.”
8. Jerry Springer
Democrat. Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1977 to 1978.
Springer did things differently from the others on this list, getting into television after his foray into politics. After working as a news anchor of local Cincinnati station WLWT (1982-1993), he began hosting “The Jerry Springer Show” in 1991. He also began doing a podcast in 2015.
9. Jesse Ventura
Independence Party of Minnesota (formerly Reform Party). Governor of Minnesota, 1999 to 2003; Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 1991 to 1995.
Born James George Janos, Ventura gained fame first as a WWF wrestler, then with acting in such films as “Predator” and “The Running Man,” both of which starred another member of our list, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ventura is most recently known for his lawsuit against American Sniper Chris Kyle, which he continued against Kyle's widow Taya after Chris was killed in November 2013.
10. Ben Jones
Democrat. U.S. Congressman, 4th District of Georgia, 1989 to 1993.
Most known for his role as the loveable “Cooter” on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” Jones has also been actively involved in keeping the show alive via a chain of “Cooter's Museums” and an annual “Dukefest.”
11. Sean Duffy
Republican. U.S. Congressman, 7th District of Wisconsin, 2011 to Present.
Duffy entered the public spotlight as a reality TV star on “The Real World: Boston” and 2002's “Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons.” After working as a district attorney from 2002 to 2010, he then entered the political arena.
12. Alan Autry
Republican. Mayor of Fresno, California, 2001 to 2009.
Autry briefly played for the Green Bay Packers in 1976 after which he turned to acting. He is best known for roles on “In the Heat of the Night,” “Grace Under Fire,” and “Hart of Dixie.”
This list represents just some of those celebs who've held office, but they represent only a fraction of those who have run. Many celebrities have spoken of running or have actually run for office, but didn't have successful bids.