With actor Clint Eastwood‘s now-infamous remarks at the Republican National Convention a few days behind us, people are wondering what President Barack Obama‘s take on the matter might be. And while Eastwooding might not be making its way to the Oval Office anytime soon, it seems that there are no hard feelings on President Obama’s part.
According to an interview with USA Today, the president explained he is a “huge fan” of the actor and believes Eastwood is “a great actor, and an even better director,” while onboard Air Force One. “I think the last few movies that he’s made have been terrific.”
When asked what he thought about the speech that spawned Eastwooding–the new Internet meme that features images of people berating empty chairs–he was decidedly nonplussed. “One thing about being president or running for president, if you’re easily offended, you should probably choose another profession.”
President Obama is taking the whole thing sitting down, though: literally. After Eastwood’s remarks at the RNC, his campaign team quickly took to Twitter with a playful jab back at Eastwood’s speech by posting an image of President Obama sitting in the presidential chair with the message “This seat’s taken.” Well played and touché, Mr. President.
This seat’s taken. OFA.BO/c2gbfi, twitter.com/BarackObama/st…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 31, 2012
Expect there will be many references to the speech this week when the Democrats have their turn at bat during The Democratic National Convention, which kicks off in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday.
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