 That, as George Clooney says in a New York Times op-ed, that Democrats need a new nominee. The prolific Hollywood fundraiser says every senator, member of the House, and governor he's spoken with privately agrees that Biden's presence at the top of the ticket will hurt the party. ABC's Stephen Portnoy. Former Toronto Raptors star John T. Porter has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal betting on NBA games. They include conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In April, the NBA banned Porter from the league for life.