Clooney ideal for a part in political office

George Clooney

Oscar winner George Clooney shrugged off suggestions that he might run for political office - but he sure sounded like a politician doing it.

He skilfully deflected a barrage of questions from reporters about a potential candidacy after appearing at an event where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation aimed at helping stop genocide in the Sudan.

Told fans were clamouring for him to run for office, he said: "Believe me, you don't want me in politics."

Clooney, a liberal Democrat, is well known for his activism and he has been urging Congress to help end atrocities in the Sudan.

Clooney recalled that he starred in Batman and Robin, in which Schwarzenegger played the villain. Clooney said: "He's gone on to be governor and I still think I'm Batman."