Obama Vs. Romney Campaigning Split - H 2012
Getty ImagesIt was President Obama vs. Mitt Romney on Election Day, but it was Hollywood who wasn’t shy about letting its voice be heard.
While many in the industry urged people to vote and encouraged those waiting in long lines to stay put, others took the opportunity to crack jokes. Late-night host Conan O’Brien tweeted Tuesday evening: “Regardless of who you’re voting for today, do the right thing & write me in for Michigan Drain Commissioner. The madness must stop.”
PHOTOS: Hollywood Hits the Campaign Trail for Obama, Romney
As of 6:15 p.m. PST, several races were called, with Obama winning the swing state of Pennsylvania as well as Vermont, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Maine and New York, and Romney taking North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Minutes later, Obama was projected to be the winner of swing state Wisconsin.
STORY: First Major Swing State Called for Obama
At around 8:15 p.m. PST, Fox News, CNN and MSNBC projected Obama as the winner of key swing state Ohio, pushing the president over the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. Obama supporter Beyonce posted the message “Take that Mitches” on her Tumblr, and others in the industry shared their thoughts online as well.
Here is what Hollywood is saying on Election Day, including moments after Obama won re-election:
I’m sure Obama will make a great president. I can’t wait for him to get started.
— Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) November 7, 2012
Dear President Obama,Congratulations!Very happy for you. Now please be the the guy from the third debate. Respectfully,Steve Levitan
— Steve Levitan (@SteveLevitan) November 7, 2012
All ages, genders, ethnicities, and orientations dancing badly TOGETHER on TV! THATS America! Wouldn’t see that 50 years ago. #USAProgress
— Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) November 7, 2012
The POTUS dances with the teleprompter like he invented it! The orator’s orator!#speech!
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioOFFICIAL) November 7, 2012
We all spoke and our voices were heard. See?! We do have the power to make a change! We voted and as americans we elected our president!
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) November 7, 2012
We came out, fought back, changed the world. Miles to go. But tonight take a moment to marvel at how far we’ve come. twitter.com/fakedansavage/…
— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) November 7, 2012
Yay for women! #Election2012 #ObamaWins
— Ricki Lake (@RickiLake) November 7, 2012
“I’ve lied, dodged taxes and hidden my religion. What more can a man do to be President?” First draft of Romney concession speech
— Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) November 7, 2012
WE WON TOGETHER LOVELIES !! WE WON WE WON !Xxxxme !!!!! God I’m so happy
— Cher (@cher) November 7, 2012
Hey @arsenioofficial & @rubenstuddard For the first time in a long time I’m THRILLED that the black dude beat the white dude!! #4MOREYEARS
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) November 7, 2012
Yahoooo!FOUR MORE YEARS!
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) November 7, 2012
“2016.Get ready.” — Hillary Clinton, texting quietly to Cory Booker
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 7, 2012
FYI Mitt — the only way we’re ever going to remember you after tomorrow is if you do something BULLGOOSE CRAZY tonight. #ggallin
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 7, 2012
Bracing for 4 more yrs of high taxes, high unemployment, high debt.
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) November 7, 2012
DONE AND DUSTED!!!
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) November 7, 2012
A VERY BIG EXHALE. #RightSideOfHistory #fourmoreyears #Obama2012
— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) November 7, 2012
Woohoo! Congrats President @barackobama & 2 all the Americans who made their voices known & heard! I love our great country & our Democracy!
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) November 7, 2012
AMERICA! You have spoken! Women! You have been heard! Young people! You proved them wrong! Tireless Obama volunteers! I THANK YOU!
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) November 7, 2012
Young people, you fought hard & pushed for #progress and this is historic & awesome! Congratulations, Mr. President!
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) November 7, 2012
YES WE CAN – YES WE DID – ON WE GROW !!!!! #OBAMAUSA
— Rosie O’Donnell (@Rosie) November 7, 2012
Wow! Wow! Wow! #Obama2012 YOU DID IT AMERICA! YOU DID IT!
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 7, 2012
We are either hearing fireworks or massive bubble wrap being popped outside! So exciting!!!! #Obama
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) November 7, 2012
I’m so happy, NOW that it appears Prez.Obama has WON will all you racists & nasty vitriolic angry folks GO AWAY& take your CRAP w you.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) November 7, 2012
Yippee!!!!!!!!! #Obama2012
— Julie Benz (@juliebenz) November 7, 2012
O-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— ErnestoRiley (@ErnestoRiley) November 7, 2012
Just got a call from the king of America. He said it was a tie in the election and that I could have the casting vote. Any preference?
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) November 7, 2012
Ah, the beloved election night ritual of watching Wolf Blitzer get utterly startled every time an actual number comes in
— Bill Maher (@billmaher) November 7, 2012
O Reilly just said people vote for Obama cuz they “want stuff”, then cited blacks, Latinos and women. White men in US? TOTALLY SELF-RELIANT!
— Bill Maher (@billmaher) November 7, 2012
Re-elected.The thought Being Forced 2 LISTEN 2 romney’s FAKE LAUGH is enough 2make me SOB ! I DISLIKE HIM MORE than I EVER Imagined I could
— Cher (@cher) November 7, 2012
Regardless of who you’re voting for today, do the right thing & write me in for Michigan Drain Commissioner. The madness must stop.
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) November 6, 2012
I’ve never had a successful and clear call on speakerphone. I hope whoever wins tonight can do something about that. #vote2012
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) November 6, 2012
FYI: I’m stress eating. This election has about put me in a home! Proud of this country for getting their vote on!
— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) November 7, 2012
romney and ryan did not win their home states. #VeryTelling
— Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer) November 7, 2012
Just spoke to a bunch of celebrities and we’ve changed our minds.Please do NOT vote.Repeat – DO NOT VOTE.Thanks
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) November 6, 2012
I’m calling it now, before CNN, before Fox News, Obama has been reelected. You’ve heard it here first. #VoteOrDie ….biaaatch. #OBAMA
— iamdiddy (@iamdiddy) November 7, 2012
Taking off to London now! Can’t wait to land and see who the new President of The United States will be!!! So anxious!
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) November 7, 2012
cant Believe that it has been 4 years since the last election has anyone noticed every news channel has different sats as to who is winning?
— Kelly Osbourne (@MissKellyO) November 7, 2012
Remember, Dear Victors: Don’t Gloat. ~ #SaveAmericaDay
— Adam Baldwin (@adamsbaldwin) November 7, 2012
— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) November 6, 2012
I’m certain that every1 in LIMA, OHIO voted! We gave them early morning off 2 do it! How many electorals does lima have? #vote! @gleeonfox
— Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) November 6, 2012
On set- Watching election from Salvatore House… twitpic.com/bayst0
— Ian Somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) November 7, 2012
Holy shit, it’s hard to explain all this crap to an eight year old. #election2012
— Gavin Purcell (@gavinpurcell) November 7, 2012
Wow. Rachel Maddow just wrung a shot of scotch from a washcloth of Chris Matthews’ forehead sweat. Gonna be a long night.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 7, 2012
What does Mitt Romney have in common with popcorn, soda, and hot dogs? Concessions!
— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) November 7, 2012
SyFy Channel is reporting a 57% turnout of ice basilisks for Romney.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 7, 2012
Did all my USA Shondaland tweeples vote? If you cast your ballot, I’m proud of you – no matter who you voted for. Because democracy matters!
— Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 7, 2012
If Romney win we going back to slavery
— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) November 7, 2012
CNN projects I win Mexico!Maybe everyone needs to slow down for a second…It’s starting to sound like some kind of telethon auction!
— Garry Shandling (@GarryShandling) November 7, 2012
Let it be known that no matter what happens today, Youngest Son won a taco restaurant political caption contest in San Francisco.
— Hart Hanson (@HartHanson) November 7, 2012
If Obama wins I’m leaving the country, if Romney wins I’m leaving the country. Has nothing to do with politics I just need a vacation.
— Jeffrey Ross (@realjeffreyross) November 7, 2012
If you are currently in line in Florida waiting to vote…STAY THERE!! We need you!! Your vote can swing this election! #Obama2012
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 7, 2012
Maybe Barbara Walters is so quiet cause she’s worried about Diane
— Greg Berlanti (@GBerlanti) November 7, 2012
Aaron Couch contributed to this report.
