At 50, Alec Baldwin Ponders Political Career - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-08-2008, 08:06 PM

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alec Baldwin, who has played all kinds of heroes and villains on stage and screen, says he may be ready to take on a new role -- that of real-life politician.

Baldwin told "60 Minutes" television news program in a segment to be aired on Sunday that he is thinking about pursuing his longtime dream of becoming an elected official, CBS said on Thursday.

"There's other things I want to do (besides acting). I mean, in a matter of weeks, I'm going to be 50," Baldwin said. "There's no age limit on running for office, to a degree. (It is) something I might do one day."

The interview took place before he turned 50 on April 3.

The New York resident is known for political activism. In 2006 he told The New York Times that if he were a public official, he might like to be governor of his home state.

Baldwin told "60 Minutes" he would be ready to face the public and the press, in part because of the scrutiny that accompanied his divorce and custody battle with actress Kim Basinger.

In April 2007 a voicemail by Baldwin to his daughter in which he called her a "thoughtless little pig" was widely reported in newspapers, magazines and on television.

"If you go through the things I have gone through with the media like this thing with my daughter, there's only one thing that comes to mind initially -- that is how my daughter must have felt to have this played out in public," Baldwin said.

Still, he seemed no less outspoken now than he was before his divorce. He had earlier called his ex-wife's lawyer a "300-pound homunculus with a face like a clenched fist."

"I was being kind," Baldwin told interviewer Morley Safer.

Ireneparalegal · 05-08-2008, 10:26 PM

I thought he was leaving the U.S. if Bush became president?

catlover79 · 05-08-2008, 11:33 PM

Please Lord, NO!!!!

Ireneparalegal · 05-08-2008, 11:34 PM

I guess he wants to get into that action that some politicians get into...you know, like the former New York governor.

catlover79 · 05-08-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I guess he wants to get into that action that some politicians get into...you know, like the former New York governor.

...not to mention the present NY Governor!!

Ireneparalegal · 05-08-2008, 11:38 PM

YIKES!

Zoneboy · 05-08-2008, 11:40 PM

Alec's been drinking too much of the recipe.

catlover79 · 05-08-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Alec's been drinking too much of the recipe.

That's too funny. You should've put a picture of Linda Lavin & Martha Raye in their "Do You Think I'm Sexy" routine instead.

Ireneparalegal · 05-08-2008, 11:45 PM

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Alec's been drinking too much of the recipe.

The Baldwin Sisters.

A pic of Grandpa Walton's jug would be a nice touch.

05-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	At 50, Alec Baldwin Ponders Political Career Link LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alec Baldwin, who has played all kinds of heroes and villains on stage and screen, says he may be ready to take on a new role -- that of real-life politician. Baldwin told "60 Minutes" television news program in a segment to be aired on Sunday that he is thinking about pursuing his longtime dream of becoming an elected official, CBS said on Thursday. "There's other things I want to do (besides acting). I mean, in a matter of weeks, I'm going to be 50," Baldwin said. "There's no age limit on running for office, to a degree. (It is) something I might do one day." The interview took place before he turned 50 on April 3. The New York resident is known for political activism. In 2006 he told The New York Times that if he were a public official, he might like to be governor of his home state. Baldwin told "60 Minutes" he would be ready to face the public and the press, in part because of the scrutiny that accompanied his divorce and custody battle with actress Kim Basinger. In April 2007 a voicemail by Baldwin to his daughter in which he called her a "thoughtless little pig" was widely reported in newspapers, magazines and on television. "If you go through the things I have gone through with the media like this thing with my daughter, there's only one thing that comes to mind initially -- that is how my daughter must have felt to have this played out in public," Baldwin said. Still, he seemed no less outspoken now than he was before his divorce. He had earlier called his ex-wife's lawyer a "300-pound homunculus with a face like a clenched fist." "I was being kind," Baldwin told interviewer Morley Safer.
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05-08-2008, 10:26 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I thought he was leaving the U.S. if Bush became president?
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05-08-2008, 11:33 PM	#3
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05-08-2008, 11:34 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I guess he wants to get into that action that some politicians get into...you know, like the former New York governor.

05-08-2008, 11:38 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	YIKES!

05-08-2008, 11:40 PM	#7
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,434	Alec's been drinking too much of the recipe.