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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Babs Backs Holder for AG

Streisand urges fellow lefties to fight for Obama nominee

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(Newser) – Barbra Streisand is using her star power to push for the speedy confirmation of Eric Holder as attorney general, Politico reports. In a letter, Babs asks like-minded people to sign a petition supporting a man who is “committed to liberty, the rule of law, and our constitutional rights.” And she squeezes in an across-the-aisle dig. “We can’t let Republican delays deny the American people the Attorney General they deserve.”

Kennedy Center 2008 honorees, from left, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Twyla Tharp, Morgan Freeman, Barbara Streisand, and George Jones.
Kennedy Center 2008 honorees, from left, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Twyla Tharp, Morgan Freeman, Barbara Streisand, and George Jones.   (AP Photo)
Singer Barbra Streisand.
Singer Barbra Streisand.   (AP Photo)
Attorney General-designate Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill.
Attorney General-designate Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo)
Attorney General-designate Eric Holder, accompanied by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, shakes hands with the committee's ranking Republican Sen. Arlen Specter.
Attorney General-designate Eric Holder, accompanied by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy, shakes hands with the committee's ranking Republican Sen. Arlen Specter.   (AP Photo)
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shaniqua.jackson
Jan 26, 09 2:24 PM CST
the 1st time that I heard her sing was wonderful. everytime I hear her speak, I want to vomit. why does anyone care what comes out of her pie-hole. Reply
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alienvv
Jan 27, 09 9:03 AM CST
Hollywood rule! May be Barbara wants to get involved in politics now... All of them in Hollywood talk politics polluting the air with their empty heads...and media follows...there is so much blah blah going on , it is just crazy... Reply
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SPH
Jan 27, 09 11:13 AM CST
This will certainly convince reluctant Republicans to vote for confirmation. Reply
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Babs has more to say, if you'll listen
Barbra Streisand Official Website

Streisand got uncharacteristically cozy with Bush last month
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