Barack tops Paris and Britney

Posted by Jane Murphy

Who's the biggest celebrity in the world right now? Apparently, it's US presidential candidate Barack Obama - and that's according to his Republican opponent John McCain.

Senator McCain's campaign team have just released a new ad, featuring shots of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears alongside footage of Barack. "He's the biggest celebrity in the world," says the narrator. "But is he ready to lead?"

The Republicans are obviously hoping that some of the negative connotations attached to Paris and Britters will rub off on Barack - and US voters will decide they don't want a celebrity to run the country.

But then again, it could all backfire as celeb-crazy Americans realise who they really want in charge. Paris for President! Put Britney in charge of foreign affairs! Don't laugh - it could happen...

Watch the controversial new ad here:

Pictures: PA

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Comments

[Paul]

Of course Paris wont become president stupid duh!. Its just Republican spin on how Obama is popular its envy by John Mccain because all he can inspire is a lake full of dead fish the guy is boring more of the same that America doesnt need

[Charlie]

I really don't think Paris will become the president, because she doesn't have the qualifications, and she hasn't had the expirence of the white house! now we can all breath a little bit easy!