Six degrees to John Edwards

Published December 19, 2007 5:00am ET



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Kevin Bacon sent out an e-mail on behalf of John Edwards on Monday, introducing a new movie trailer-themed ad by the campaign.

“In the past, I’ve felt that I haven’t always stepped out as soon or as actively as I should have,” the actor said. “But now, after getting to know John, and getting to hear his strong dream and strong plan for our country, I’ve decided to join him and do everything I can to help.”

But the larger question is: Does this mean that, by extension, every actor who’s ever appeared in a movie also supports Edwards?