THE AVENGERS Director Joss Whedon Endorses Mitt Romney In Election Video (Not Really!)

"Mitt Romney is a very different candidate. One with the vision and determination to cut through 'business as usual' politics and finaly put this country back on the path to the zombie apocalypse." - Joss Whedon. Hit the jump to check out the video in full!

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By JoshWilding - Oct 28, 2012 02:10 PM EST

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There's just 10 days until our American readers will be able to cast their vote in the US Presidential Election, and the director of Marvel's The Avengers, Joss Whedon, has decided to weigh in with his thoughts on the race to the White House. Who is he supporting? Why, Mitt Romney of course, but not exactly for the reasons you might think...

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