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The reality of the US presidential race is that its map is being defined not by the political issues, but by the presence of celebrities.

On the Democratic side, Harrison Ford and Jack Nicholson are backing Bradley along with Calvin Klein, and Alice Cooper the heavy metal star whose shows used to feature mock executions. On Al Gore8217;s side, Kevin Costner and Barbra Streisand have turned out, along with Quincy Jones and Don Henley of the Eagles.

For the Republicans, George Bush has managed to sign up Jerry Seinfeld and the country crooner Pat Boone. Bush has also recruited Disney top dog Michael Eisner and martial arts star Chuck Norris.