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J.J. Abrams: Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton for President

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

The director discusses why Hillary is the best candidate for POTUS, the importance of helping our veterans, and the hidden Beastie Boys shout-outs in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Back on Dec. 19, Hillary Clinton closed out the third Democratic debate with a potent message to the people of Goffstown, New Hampshire, “Thank you, goodnight, and may the Force be with you.”

The Star Wars nod came one day after Star Wars: The Force Awakens obliterated box office records, grossing...

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