Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that in most cases it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.
It's really hard for actors to cross over and get any respect as a singer and if I could just keep it separate and not use my music in movies it's cool.
