Samuel L. Jackson to Obama Voters: “Wake The F— Up”
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on September 27, 2012 FEATURED Content By Michael R. Crittenden Associated Press In this Feb. 24, 2008 file photo, actor Samuel L. Jackson speaks on behalf of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama at a rally in Tyler, Texas. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File) WASHINGTON –Actor Samuel L. Jackson has a simple message for voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2008 but aren’t enthusiastic this time around: “Wake the f— up!” The popular film and voice actor channels his inner Jules Winnfield in a new video from the Jewish Council for Education and Research that riffs on the hit book “Go the F–k to Sleep.” Featuring a young girl concerned about her family’s apathy about this year’s election, the spot shows a salty-tongued Mr. Jackson calling out the girl’s parents, siblings and grandparents as he seeks to energize their support. More: http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-pol... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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