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Toby Keith Supports Clinton and Obama

Toby Keith, to the surprise of many, is a longtime Democrat. And though the country superstar has criticized his party's candidates in the past, this year he says he's pleased with the voters' choices.

"I'm real happy that there are two candidates that people can get behind," Keith tells PEOPLE magazine. "I feel like there are two people now – with Hillary [Clinton] and the time she's spent ... [Barack] Obama looks like a great speaker and a great leader. And I think you can learn on your feet in there, so I don't hold people responsible for not having a whole bunch of political background in the House and Senate."

Keith, who famously penned the post-9/11 song, 'The Angry American (Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue),' was also complimentary of the Republican nominee.

"I think John McCain is a great option, too," he told PEOPLE. "I think we've got three great candidates running."

So who will Keith vote for? He hasn't decided.

"I'm still waiting and listening. I wish one of the two Democrats would get behind the other one and show us what we've got, but right now it's early in the game."

Regardless of who becomes our next President, Keith, who has performed 100 shows on USO tours, is adamant that Americans need to be supportive of the troops, even if they disagree with the President.

"I think everybody just needs to support our troops. That's all I tried to do," he said. "If I ever did anything wrong, it was just in support of our troops."

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rich denton

Every descion made by a human is and should be made with their moral integrity for the good of every one. Starting with all the people whom they are governing. Not the ones who got them elected, or is pissing off an Ali of their country. And if that means that I am going to (warn-attack). AnyOne who supports a group that would bomb a US Milatary Ship (USS.COLE)or pull a 911 scenario,just expect a Tall Tree And A Short Short Rope

April 29 2008 at 5:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JB

Although I do not support the Democratic Party, I still have respect for Toby's dedication to USO tours for our troops. As a veteran, I can tell you that some live music will do wonders for troop morale during an otherwise unpleasant deployment.

April 23 2008 at 9:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
peggie

Well Toby seems to be selling out his former values.If he can believe that Obama or Clinton are good for this country I believe he will be losing a big part of his fan base!He must be smoking what the Ditzie chicks are!The Staples Family

April 23 2008 at 8:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
betty burns

Don't get me wrong, I love TK's music but he certainly likes to flip flop on the politics...I remember not so long ago (4 & 8 years ago)TK was on all the media shows telling us all that the democratic party now is not the democratic party of his fathers' day and that's why he was supporting the Bush Regime. What happened? Wasn't Bush (like Obama) another "Media Candidate"? I believe we have to be careful and research these (3) candidates so as not to let the media and celebrities pick the future president for us.

April 23 2008 at 6:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rich denton

Spoken like a true red white and blue blooded American.
Makes me proud to be a Toby fan and another redneck Ford lovin American of his. When he does 101 or 105 hope he brings my appreciation in his gutiar strings.

April 16 2008 at 8:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply