Rob Lowe Sounds Off On Bernie Sanders' Tax Plan

He is NOT feelin' the Bern.
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Rob Lowe as Sam Seaborn from "The West Wing."
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It looks like Rob Lowe is getting back into politics. 

The former Deputy White House Communications Director (on TV, of course) got back to debating the important issues while watching the Democratic debate on Monday night. 

Lowe took issue with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ verbal flair and his stance on taxes: 

Many chimed in, asking, "Would Sam Seaborn approve?" to which Lowe had all the answers: 

 

The tweets sparked a debate among Rob’s followers, who either praised him for his remarks or chided him for his stance on taxes. 

Either way, it’s clear that Lowe isn’t feelin’ the Bern, but that doesn’t necessarily make him a staunch Republican. According to a 2014 interview with The New York Times, it doesn’t seem like Lowe favors either party (or politics). 

“I find [political parties] both highly overrated,” Lowe told the Times. “Each day another state makes it OK for my 18-year-old ― any 18-year-old ― to go and buy pot like he’s buying a Pepsi-Cola, and so let’s face it: In the United States, recreational drug use is sort of acceptable. Belonging to one party is acceptable. But my days of just ticking the party box are long over. I judge the candidates for who they are.” 

The actor added: “My thing is personal freedoms, freedoms for the individual to love whom they want, do with what they want. In fact, I want the government out of almost everything.” 

After the series of tweets, at least we know Lowe definitely wants the government away from his money. 

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post incorrectly identified Lowe’s “West Wing” character, Sam Seaborn, as a Republican. 

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Rob Lowe's Style Evolution
1982(01 of31)
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He's a referee. Keeping the fight for his love safe and clean. (credit:Getty Images)
1983(02 of31)
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Watch out! Rob Lowe is a rebel in a leather jacket. (credit:Getty Images)
1984(03 of31)
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A real man can wear pink, but only Rob Lowe can make it look this good. (credit:Getty Images)
1985(04 of31)
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Big hair, check. One dangly earring, check. Rob Lowe is a master of '80s fashion. (credit:<a href="http://www.cineplex.com/Movies/Archives/CS12484/St-Elmo-s-Fire/Photo.aspx?id=278207" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Cineplex" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56a7d59ae4b0b87beec64b3c" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.cineplex.com/Movies/Archives/CS12484/St-Elmo-s-Fire/Photo.aspx?id=278207" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Cineplex</a>)
1985(05 of31)
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He's a rockstar. (credit:Getty Images)
1986(06 of31)
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He's a classical musician. (credit:Alamy)
1987(07 of31)
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In a long leather jacket and a goatee, he's not sure who he is. But he's figuring it out! (credit:Getty Images)
1987(08 of31)
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Thumbs up for that geek chic look. (credit:Getty Images)
1988(09 of31)
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Ready for a Laker's game! (credit:Getty Images)
1988(10 of31)
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Looking sharp and smart in a purple ensemble. (credit:Getty Images)
1990 (11 of31)
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Rob Lowe, Greaser style. (credit:Getty Images)
1991(12 of31)
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A rare look at a moustached Rob Lowe. Very debonaire, we might add! (credit:Getty Images)
1992(13 of31)
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Bad suit, bad tie, but his smile makes up for it. (credit:Getty Images)
1994(14 of31)
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The inspiration behind the Brawny Man. (credit:Alamy)
1995(15 of31)
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Mixing jeans with a fancy, ladies purse, proving he's fearless when it comes to fashion...or he was asked to hold his wife's purse. (credit:Getty Images)
1996(16 of31)
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The perfect pair in a classic color combination. (credit:Getty Images)
1997(17 of31)
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Who knew blue and brown could be worn together so beautifully? Rob Lowe did. (credit:Getty Images)
1999(18 of31)
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A pop of color and a dazzling smile. (credit:Getty Images)
2000(19 of31)
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A tuxedo that steals the show and hair that most men can only dream of. (credit:Getty Images)
2002(20 of31)
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Wowing the crowd with his jeans and blazer ensemble. (credit:Getty Images)
2004 (21 of31)
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Messy hair with a crisp, white shirt. Rob Lowe just gets it. (credit:Getty Images)
2004(22 of31)
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Keeping that perfect neck warm with a turtleneck. (credit:Getty Images)
2006(23 of31)
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Another tuxedo and another beautiful moment in Rob Lowe's fashion timeline. (credit:Getty Images)
2006(24 of31)
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Move over, Aaron Eckhart. Rob Lowe's smile is too big and too beautiful. It must stand on it's own. (credit:Getty Images)
2008(25 of31)
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Offering a new take on a classic, Rob Lowe, amazes all in a pin stripe suit. (credit:Getty Images)
2008(26 of31)
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Rock that spandex and ride that bike! (credit:Getty Images)
2008(27 of31)
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Even in jeans he has us in awe. (credit:Getty Images)
2009(28 of31)
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Pulling his look together with a belt, while pulling on the heartstrings of us all. (credit:Getty Images)
2012(29 of31)
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Scruffy yet sophisticated. Is there anything he can't do? (credit:Alamy)
2012(30 of31)
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Going for the very popular, shy cowboy look. (credit:Getty Images)
2013(31 of31)
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Rob Lowe, the master of accessories. (credit:Getty Images)

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