The Hollywood Republican is an uncommon breed, and many specimens apparently feel that their chosen professional habitat does not allow them to proliferate as freely as their less conservative counterparts. But sightings are more common during election season, and sure enough, a few have already popped up to give their takes on who should become President Obama’s main competitor for the White House this time around. Let’s have a look-see. –KA

The Huffington Post:

There is a sizable contingent of stars who are registered Republicans and routinely campaign and support the GOP’s causes. As President Obama begins to consolidate his entertainment industry support, with a series fundraisers in Hollywood coming up, some Republican celebrities are starting to throw their support to different candidates in the GOP primary.

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