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Baldwin to U.S.: It’s Me or Obama

Stephen Baldwin throws down his election-based gauntlet

by Peter Gilstrap
Posted July 3rd, 6:00am | News

Ever since the soon-to-be-late Marilyn Monroe crooned “Happy Birthday Mr. President…” in her trademark, seemingly pill-induced, husky/sexy delivery to alleged boyfriend JFK back in 1962, Hollywood names have laid it on the line for (and sometimes against) presidential candidates. Eight years ago, talented actor and serious parent Alec Baldwin pledged to leave the country if George Bush was elected; in hindsight a worthy threat, but ultimately an empty one.

Now another Baldwin is suggesting the ex-pat omen, but Stephen’s offer is one that’s a bit easier to swallow. The squinty-eyed star of such treats as Half Baked, The Sex Monster, and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas has revealed that he will call the States home no more should Barack Obama become president.

One has to respect a man with principles, but the big question is, if McCain-loving Stephen Baldwin doesn’t live here anymore, who gives a shit? “You're going to have lot of celebrities coming out just because quote un-quote they want change, whatever, without really fully recognizing who the best person for the job is, which is kind of scary to me,” offered the frightened actor.

The mind boggles at two things: The sheer pomposity of the man assuming that any Obama supporter with even half a brain will be dissuaded from voting for the candidate based on Baldwin’s supposed evacuation plans, and the idea that maybe, just maybe, someone will.

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