“These people are lying”

[bigtree]

November 01, 2010

Morgan Freeman shot down reports on Monday that he narrated a campaign ad for Republican congressional candidate B.J. Lawson . . .

“These people are lying,” Freeman said in a statement. “I have never recorded any campaign ads for B.J. Lawson and I do not support his candidacy. And, no one who represents me ever has ever authorized the use of my name, voice or any other likeness in support of Mr. Lawson or his candidacy."

. . . In a statement on Monday, the campaign said that the rich baritone narrating an ad slamming Lawson’s opponent, the 22-year incumbent David Price, did indeed belong to Freeman.

"Barbara Streisand wouldn't do it this, but Morgan Freeman doesn't have a problem cutting ads against Washington insiders or he wouldn't do it," Lawson for Congress Campaign Manager Martin Avila said in a statement. "People shouldn't be so shocked that someone like Mr. Freeman would think outside of the left-right red vs. blue dynamic. This election IS about regular people asking basic questions."

As for Freeman, he has donated some $7,400 to Democratic candidates over the years, most recently donating $2,300 and endorsing Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.


http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/freeman-denies-working-gop-candidates-ad-22180

[babylonsister]

1. I hope he sues them. nt

[spanone]

duped

[spanone]

2. they acually showed that (of all things) on ABC news tonight

the guy sounded JUST LIKE FREEMAN.

[Naturyl]

3. I know of a comic impressionist who does a perfect Morgan Freeman

While it's not him, there are probably many others who can do a good impression as well.

I hope Freeman sues them big time.

[tishaLA]

4. Leave Barbra out of it.

And, Mr Lawson, suck it.