Joel Madden is throwing his support behind Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.  Asked why, he said:

“He is a good man, he is cool … He is just a great person overall.”

I happen to agree that he’s cool, but this comment leaves me wondering whether Joel even knows a speck about Obama’s politics.

Girlfriend Nicole Richie has already endorsed the Illinois senator.

Photo Source:  KidsforKerry; SFGate

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