Hollywood was a major funder of both the Clinton and Obama political machines and many a Hollywood star defended Bill Clinton s sordid activities as a personal matter as long as he was doing a good job as President They similarly defended Weinstein as Michelle Obama once did as a wonderful human being as well as a good friend and just a powerhouse Both the Obamas and Clintons knew Weinstein well and neither should be given a pass for feigning ignorance and shock at his activities 