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Willie Nelson Supports Obama While Country Colleagues Rally for Romney

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While most country stars are keeping mum about tomorrow's (Nov. 6) election, there are a few voicing their opinions. When it comes to country music and politics, though, it appears the few stars who are sharing their voices are doing so for the right, with the exception of Willie Nelson.

"I'm one of the undecided," he told CNN on Thursday (Nov. 1) before acknowledging his wife's protests to his comment. "She's an Obama gal," he said, gesturing towards his better half, Annie Nelson, who interjected, "He has a wife -- and four daughters -- he's an Obama guy."

"For the women, I think Obama is the guy," the music icon then conceded. "I really think [women's health care] is a big issue, and that's the one that I think Obama is on the right side of history. I think that will have a big influence on the election. I'll probably vote for him."



Willie went on to discuss the recovery efforts currently underway following massive destruction left by Hurricane Sandy. "He's really shown what a president is supposed to do with all the problems with weather that we're having on the East Coast," Willie explained, giving more props to President Obama. "He's acting very presidential. Nice to see him and Governor Christie coming together, and showing us what it's like when two people originally on opposite sides come together for the good of the country."

However, the "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die" singer is seemingly alone when it comes to country stars voicing their support for the Obama/Biden ticket ... at least publicly. Country singers who support Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are still a small bunch, but far outweigh the number on the left side of the fence.

In August, Sara Evans admitted to E! Online that she thinks Ryan is good looking, though she insists aesthetics would never influence her vote. Still, the VP-hopeful probably does have his admirer's support tomorrow. "My tendency has always been to lean more conservative," Sara says. "I don't know that I can say I have [decided] for sure, but I'm leaning towards Romney."

John Rich and Big Kenny of Big & Rich performed at a Romney/Ryan rally in Ohio two weeks ago, while Rodney Atkins and Trace Adkins appeared at the Republican National Convention. And you'd have to live under a rock to not know who Hank Williams, Jr. is voting for -- or rather who he's not voting for.

While not entirely known for their country contributions, Kelly Clarkson and Kid Rock are also rocking the vote. Last month, the "Mr. Know It All" singer told Britain's Daily Star that she is probably going to vote for the president -- again -- even though she's a "Republican at heart."

"I can't support Romney's policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I don't think it's fair they can't get married," Kelly explained. "I'm not a hardcore feminist but we can't be going back to the 50s. Obama is a great guy. I've met him, and I'm a fan of Michelle too."

On the flip side, Kid Rock is playing a Romney/Ryan event tonight (Nov. 5) in Boston, before heading to Washington, D.C. for election day.

No matter which way you lean, The Boot urges you to get out and vote!

Watch a Report on Willie's Recent CMA Honor
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Dont be nasty devinmcmusters It wont get you anywhere. At least Willie gave joy to the world with his music And So has Obama Hes a role model More than what I can say about you LOL

November 10 2012 at 1:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

Of course the pothead would support the baby killing communist.

November 06 2012 at 10:19 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
lucasnico

kid rock is country? we think not

November 05 2012 at 9:32 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Stan Chaz

Paul Ryan (does that guy have a vested interest?) says that
Mr. Romney will  make a great President.
I agree- Romney WILL indeed be a very great President - -for the super-rich.
But at least Hurricane Sandy has done of us all a favor-
by causing us to focus on Romney's skewed thinking:
Consider Romney’s advice for storm & disaster survivors:
"Don’t be a victim, and stop looking for handouts!"
And.... ask your parents for help!
Heck, Romney will dismantle FEMA and the EPA 
(= more $$$ for his people/corporations).
Leave it to the states, he says. 
Yeah, sure. The damage from Katrina was FOUR times Louisiana’a state budget!
Maybe Romney will make us dams.... out of his used Etch-A-Sketches?
What we need is a tidal wave.......of voters.....
 to sweep these kind of guys out of power.
THAT is the BEST way to help the victims of present and future Sandys.
...AND ....the best way to help yourself, and your family.
Obama does not dismiss 47% of America like Romney.
Obama says: This is not a Republican America. 
This is not a Democratic America.
This is the UNITED States of America.
p.s. This is not mere rhetoric. For in many ways, Mitt Romney's opposition to federal disaster relief programs is what the election is all about.
 President Barack Obama supports using government to help those in a crisis get back on their feet.  Mitt Romney believes that government 
has no role in helping people who are dealing with disaster.  Those two very different views of America's future are on the ballot next week. 
Your choice.    Choose well.    Choose as if your life depended on it. 
Because some day.....it just might.
We know from Mitt's values (or lack of them) that he's not a Christian.
But heck, he's not even a Mormon. Come on Mitt, let’s be honest: 
YOUR REAL GODS ARE MONEY AND GREED.
And your saints are those who have the most money
..... those who want to BUY this ELECTION - and this COUNTRY
     ......and FORGET the rest of us.
They try to drown us out with their dollars. 
But WE still have a voice. And it’s called our VOTE.
We need a President for ALL the people -
NOT a President of the wealthy, by the wealthy, 
and for the wealthy.
And for sure, that AIN’T you Mitt.....

November 05 2012 at 4:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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