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The 2020 Presidential Democratic candidates are here to give E! readers a rare glimpse inside who they really are—and we dig deep to find out their pop culture favorites, must-haves and much, much more!
We asked left-leaning politicians like Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Bill de Blasio and more a series of questions that will show them in an entirely new light and now we’re peeling back the curtain to reveal what they enjoy when they aren’t hitting the grueling campaign trial ahead of the highly anticipated election next year.
But don’t just take our word for it…Find out which of the candidates above is a huge fan of Beyoncé and who is obsessed with Friends (which, same!).
And remember, November 2020 may seem far away but before you know it, it’ll be on the horizon. So while getting to know your presidential candidates is key, it’s also crucial to make sure that you’re registered to vote. Click here if you still need to sign-up to vote and make sure your voice is heard—every single one counts!
But that’s not all! With the 2020 election season officially well underway, E! News plans on reaching across both sides of the aisle so that readers can truly get to know all their presidential candidates.
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Kamala Haris
My Cousin Vinny (1992)
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Pete Buttigieg
“No one favorite, but The Godfather and Gangs of New York are up there. I’m also a fan of Sci-Fi that makes you think, like Contact and Arrival. And Dr. Strangelove is always timely.”
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Julián Castro
The Breakfast Club (1985)
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Cory Booker
“I’m a bit of a movie addict, so this is a tough one. Two movies that helped shape my childhood were Rocky and Star Wars. But one of the most meaningful movie experiences I ever had was watching Sydney Poitier star in In the Heat of the Night with my dad.”
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Wayne Messam
Black Panther (2018)
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Michael Bennet
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
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Jay Inslee
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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Marianne Williamson
The Mission (1986)
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Bill de Blasio
Seven Days in May (1964)
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Seth Moulton
Star Wars Franchise
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Steve Bullock
Fletch (1985)
To find out how the politicians responded to the revealing pop culture survey, check out the full gallery above.