Hollywood backs Clinton

New York Senator Hillary Clinton has become the clear favourite to take over as US president in 2008 after funding her upcoming campaign with cash from the likes of Tom Hanks, Bette Midler and Reese Whitherspoon.

According to a new Daily News report, more Hollywood celebrities are funding Clinton's campaign, with Hanks, Witherspoon, Midler, Robert De Nero, Chris Rock and Chevy Chase among those who have donated $1,000 (€821)) or more to the cause.