George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon’s ’08 Presidential Picks

George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon recently took time out from hawking their “Ocean”’s sequel to engage in some presidential prognostication.

Clooney told Time Magazine, “I like Barack Obama a lot. I’ve spent some time with him.”

He divulged that he “actually had that conversation with him,” revealing that he told Obama, “Look, I’ll give you whatever support you need—including staying completely away from you.”

The actor is impressed with the Illinois senator’s charisma. “When other politicians stop and listen, that’s how you know what charisma is. You can’t teach that. He walks into a room and you go, ‘That’s a leader,’ “ Clooney said.

“Actors have done a lot of damage to candidates lately,” Clooney explained. “My father ran for Congress in 2004, and it was ‘Hollywood vs. the Heartland!’ My father was Hollywood.”

Clooney’s father lost the election.

Damon jumped on the Obama bandwagon as well. “I’m an Obama guy too. I think a lot of the problems in the world would be mitigated if he were the face of our country. I haven’t ever met him or talked to him, but he’s the first person in a long time who I’ve been inspired by,” Damon said.

Pitt is whistling a different tune. He has endorsed everyone who is running. “I’m just hungry for some honesty and leadership. And I’m following them all—on all sides.”

Clooney had some unsolicited advice for a potential Republican candidate. “I’m just hoping Gingrich gets in. Come on, Newt!”