He said in a statement: "He ended combat operations in Iraq, put in place sensible reforms of Wall Street, saved the auto industry and protected the health care of every American.

"He has led our nation to be more tolerant and placed impressive, accomplished women on the Supreme Court. In return, he is the target of hundreds of millions of dollars from right-wing sources. I am proud to lend my voice - and support - to those who defend him.

"Priorities USA Action is doing a great job of protecting the values I believe in. I am happy to help them and I hope others will join me."

• Despite Morgan giving away the large sum, he recently had to close his restaurant Madidi in Clarksdale, Mississippi, because it wasn't making enough money.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Morgan's business partner Bill Luckett, said: "Madidi Restaurant 2001-2012. Madidi was one of Mississippi's premier dining establishments owned by Bill Luckett and Morgan Freeman. We thank the many who dined with us over the years".

Bill says he's been looking for a buyer and while they are yet to find one, he is hopeful of getting one.

He added: "The restaurant has never made money. It was never about the money to us. Success is not always measured in financial gains ... There is a satisfaction in helping your community and exposing people to something they haven't been exposed to".

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Jul 23, 2012

KingMa

Let the rich get richer, while the poor get poorer
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Jul 23, 2012

masende

GIVE HIM A BELLS
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Jul 23, 2012

Publc2

Morgan Freeman donates $1m to Obama's re-election campaign
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I can donate R7 000 to any campaign that will ensure Zoom Zoom is no re-elected for the second term
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Jul 23, 2012

DJWinner

@Publc2...Send the money this side. I'm running for ANC president.
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