Actor Sean Astin, Kennedy daughter to join Clintons for Indiana stops

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Chelsea Clinton, left, daughter of Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y, Ted Danson, center, and Mary Steenburgen

Chelsea Clinton, left, daughter of Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y, Ted Danson, center, and Mary Steenburgen, makes a campaign stop at the Burger Activity Center in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Mar 22, 2008 at 2:55 PM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 22, 2008 at 3:07 PM EDT

Actor Sean Astin and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will join former President Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea on their campaign swing through Indiana Monday.

Townsend, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and a former Maryland lieutenant governor, will appear with the Clintons at Dyngus Day and Solidarity Day events in South Bend.

Townsend lost the gubernatorial election in Maryland five years ago.

Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday that celebrates the end of Lent, but in South Bend it's more of a political holiday where residents can meet and talk to elected leaders.

The former president also is scheduled to make stops at "Solutions for America" rallies Monday in Rochester and Logansport. His schedule for the day ends with a 7:30 p.m. appearance at a West Lafayette High School rally.

Chelsea Clinton will be joined by Astin, the star of the Notre Dame football movie "Rudy," during an appearance in Bloomington. The two will appear at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Foyer at Indiana University Ballroom, according to a campaign spokesman.

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the state Thursday, and her husband also made appearances on Tuesday. The New York senator is battling Barack Obama for Indiana's 72 delegates. The state will hold its primary May 6.

Obama, a senator from Illinois, held a town hall meeting March 15 at Plainfield High School.

Tuesday, Mar 25 at 12:34 AM Miss Jane Doe wrote ...

wow it was a great to see bill and chelsea. i know alot needs attention in SB. Mayor Steve will be glad to take your letters of concerns. Its time we closed the book on Clintons transgressions. Hillary showed us all what forgiveness is...not an easy task from a womans perspective. It was exciting and I was glad to be a part of Clintons visit.

Monday, Mar 24 at 4:13 PM Diane wrote ...

I hope Bill sees how bad the west side of south bend is because of the Democrats, they will avoid Studebaker for sure.

Monday, Mar 24 at 3:25 PM Nisha wrote ...

BO will lose to the Republicans. He associated himself with a ranting racist for the better part of 20 years, even claiming Wright to be his mentor and inspiration. Given that BO has on one hand refused to distance himself from the man, and call all 'typical white folks' racists in the same speech, I do believe this calls his authenticity and judgment into question. Given that his speech and follow up interviews did not respond to the central issue is sufficient to keep this alive. Had this been

Monday, Mar 24 at 2:10 PM Toss all the bums out. wrote ...

Any self respecting women would have dumped Bill along time ago. Don't give me this cr*p about "she held her head high". It all about power and wanting to ride in Air Force One. And with Billary, they will lie, cheat, murder, and steal to get it.

Monday, Mar 24 at 1:49 PM Chris wrote ...

I am sorry. I have no respect for a woman who stays with her husband after he made her look like a fool how many times. Hilary is an idiot and will not have the respect from any decent respectful woman.

Monday, Mar 24 at 12:50 PM Carolyn wrote ...

If you want to speak of family values lets take a good look at Hillary. She stayed with a man who cheated on her and she kept her head held high. She is a women with dignity and compassion. She has my vote all the way...If you listen carefully to Obama he will let you down just like the Bozo we have now....We already had one do we really need another...

Monday, Mar 24 at 11:40 AM lewinsky's last wrote ...

Anasasiavonglantal if you base Hillary's quailfications on her time in the White House, then Monica should run. She spent more time in the oval office than Hillary.

Monday, Mar 24 at 10:52 AM D wrote ...

Maybe Bill will be handing out his personal brand of cigars. ..Lewinsky's. LOL!

Monday, Mar 24 at 8:28 AM Deana wrote ...

Ron Paul is the choice to make. I don't appreciate the agenda of Hillary. She is just a home-wrecking demon. For the CPS breaking up homes, for many, many issues Americans have no idea that are up her sleeve, she is wicked. She is for removing our rights as citizens, taking away the Constitution, the National ID insert into our bodies, regulation, regulation, regulation, or control, control, control over us all.

Monday, Mar 24 at 2:22 AM great wrote ...

why cant we have mccain come vist us is the real next president these other canditates mean nothing

Sunday, Mar 23 at 8:36 PM Nick wrote ...

Great, bill gets to see the Democratic, I mean west side of South Bend. Way to show him the best of the city.

Sunday, Mar 23 at 12:34 PM billybob wrote ...

Hillary will put the fear o' God into the hearts of evil doers. She's super smart and tough. It's hard to feel afraid of a country bumpkin who doesn't seem to really be in charge.

Sunday, Mar 23 at 10:57 AM Trebor wrote ...

Dyngus day is an extra day set aside for finding those eggs you couldn't find on Easter. Relax anastasiavonglantal it's fun to pick on the Clintons.

Sunday, Mar 23 at 12:43 AM get it right wrote ...

Dyngus is a Polish day not a political day. No one wants the overly perfumed, sweaty drunk, politicians in their face!!! Move it to another day.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 10:51 PM anastasiavonglantal wrote ...

As a Sociologist, that is one of the principals we learn; exposure to events occurring in one's environment does shape an individual whether it be traveling across the world and meeting with individuals relating to foreign policy or sitting in Trinity church for twenty years.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 10:50 PM anastasiavonglantal wrote ...

I am a Hillary supporter; she has experience and thirty-five years of history. She is on the Armed Services Committee and she has more knowledge of world issues due to being in the White House for eight years.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 10:50 PM anastasiavonglantal wrote ...

Hillary supporters would swing vote for McCain. I am not a republican but at least he has experience and he is a patriot. I have to favor the candidate with more experience. We're not talking about running a company here; we're talking about a country, one where my children, family and friends reside. This issue is too important for me to allow a novice into the most important position in the land.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 10:49 PM anastasiavonglantal wrote ...

Take a look at history; some of the best leaders were women. Allow Hillary to stand on her own merit. Do your research as I did and quit looking at media hype. Do you really want the media to choose the next president?? Look at media's history and take note of how they have created havoc in most elections. And another thing...no matter what Obama supporters may think. He will not stand a chance against McCain.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 10:47 PM anastasiavonglantal wrote ...

Talk about hypocrites and double speak! Those of you, who say Hillary couldn't "control" Bill's sexual escapades, take a look in your own closets. You no more control your husbands and your wives than anyone can. This country reeks with Victorian hypocrisy. I commend her for staying which is much more difficult to do. It indicates she has tenacity. That is but one of the characteristics of a great president. Gender is a major issue in this country. We are reared by women then denigrate them.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 9:48 PM Trebor wrote ...

Rudy should be more careful who he hangs out with. Funny how so many Americans are influenced by Hollywood. If a Dem has to win it hope it's Billary. America needs a strong third party that is Pro America, unlike the Bozo's running.

Saturday, Mar 22 at 6:26 PM Just Me... wrote ...

I hear that it is going to be a B.Y.O.C. party! Just for the Democratic women voters! (bring your own cigar!) Bill will give any assistance needed!

Saturday, Mar 22 at 6:07 PM Frank wrote ...

Who's paying for the extra police needed. Taxpayers or the political party?

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