Republicans Use Clip From 'The Town' To Rally Support For Debt Bill, Ben Affleck Responds

    Trying to inspire the GOP to vote for John Boehner's debt ceiling bill, the House Majority Whip showed a clip from Ben Affleck's "The Town." Ben Affleck was very confused by this. Here is the clip, along with Ben Affleck's response to the use of his film to drum up Tea Party support. Is it really a good idea to use a quote with the line "We're going to hurt some people" in relation to public policy?

    • "I don't know if this is a compliment or the ultimate repudiation."--Ben Affleck

      "I don't know if this is a compliment or the ultimate repudiation."--Ben Affleck