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Despite their questionable value, celebrity endorsements are welcome

CHICAGO (MCT) — Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka endorsed Republican John McCain for president four years ago. And in 2004, Bruce Springsteen joined Democrat John Kerry on the campaign trail.

If “Iron Mike” and “The Boss” couldn’t sway voters to put their respective candidate in the White House, it’s hard to imagine that Meat Loaf and Honey Boo Boo would have much luck helping former Gov. Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama pull off a victory.

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