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Benator was born in a Washington Post article claiming that leaders within the Virginia Democratic Party have been tossing around Affleck??s name as a contender in the 2006 Senate race against George Allen (R-VA). Though Affleck??s spokesman denies that Affleck has any intention of running, the prospect is certainly tempting. Affleck and his wife, Jennifer Garner, have been spotted recently looking at real estate near Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition, University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato, a well respected political pundit, hinted that Democrats’ whispers have been of a serious nature...
Though outspoken celebrities are not necessarily a hindrance to the political process, there is a difference between political involvement and holding political office that most celebrities—including Ben Affleck??fail to see. Affleck simply does not have the stature, political experience, or ability to compromise that is required of a United States Senator. Affleck??s ardent campaigning for John Kerry is a perfect example of his particular style of politics; he is at home championing a candidate or cause, not building the broad political platform necessary for a serious politician. With no political experience...
Fortunately, the benefits of Benator do not require an actually successful bid on Affleck??s part. Rather, Benator will be a political success for Democrats if he manages to make the race contentious enough that George Allen will have fight for his seat. Allen, a staunch and partisan conservative, has been mentioned as a possible GOP presidential candidate for 2008; any such plans, however, could easily be thwarted by a tough re-election bid in 2006. Here Affleck has a chance. Certainly he has name recognition, he is photogenic, and he has more than enough money...
This burger joint has Ben Affleck??s stamp of approval. During a 2004 Oprah show, Affleck named Leo’s as the place to go in Cambridge for a quality cheeseburger. Forget about the blizzard outside—the charbroiled burgers will remind customers of summer barbeques by the pool. The shop makes over 300 soups over the course of the year, with chicken noodle being the fan favorite. And even vegetarians will have no problem warming up at Leo’s—head right for the soups, where artichoke, asparagus and lentil selections will...
While working on a film adaptation of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the screenplay for Damon and Affleck??s alleged brainchild, Good Will Hunting, plummets from the ceiling or perhaps from the heavens. The resultant scenario finds the two reacting in unexpected ways to the discovery, amidst “cameos” by Gwyneth Paltrow and J.D. Salinger and a screwy, violent climax. Humorous references to the duo’s headline-grabbing history pepper the play and provide rich comic fodder...