George Clooney on Why He’s Never Running For President: ‘Who Would Ever Want to Live Like That?’

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The Oscar-winning actor/filmmaker/humanitarian/charmer has long been rumored to be eyeing political office. It’s not happening, says Clooney.

Published Oct. 17 2015 3:14AM EDT

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Fans and pop stars alike have long pictured him in the Oval Office. After he married UN lawyer Amal Alamuddin last fall, bookies doubled the odds that he’d make his bid for the presidency any day.

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George Clooney on Why He’s Never Running For President: ‘Who Would Ever Want to Live Like That?’

The Oscar-winning actor/filmmaker/humanitarian/charmer has long been rumored to be eyeing political office. It’s not happening, says Clooney.

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Jen Yamato