For you whippersnappers who might not know Kirk Douglas as much more than that guy from Wall Street’s father, be aware that he’s a tremendous actor in his own right–right up there with Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton in the “Best Actors who never won an Oscar” category. Go ahead, rent Paths of Glory if you think I’m kidding.
After a terrible stroke some years ago, he’s moved into new territories, according to the Los Angeles Times. He’s blogging, and he’s blogging about the ‘08 presidential race.
Douglas’ observations often spark vigorous discussions among the young fans who write. He tells them repeatedly that they must vote in this year’s presidential election: It’s about their future. Douglas, the son of Russian immigrants, grew up in poverty in upstate New York and retains a newcomer’s awe of American democracy’s majesty. This presidential election dazzles him, especially the Democratic race between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama.
“I don’t know yet who I’m supporting,” he said. “I’m very excited and I never thought I would live to see the day that both a woman and an African American would be vying and very close for the White House.
“I think we have three good people. I like [Sen. John] McCain. I know him. I like Hillary, for different reasons. And Obama is coming across like a thunderbolt. We’ll see what happens.”
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