OlderCarrie Underwood: No Respect for Celebs who Endorse Candidates
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood has lost all respect for Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney and other celebrities who have backed candidates for office.
While talking about the presidential race with TV Guide, Carrie revealed, “There is someone I do support, but I don’t support publicly. I lose all respect for celebrities when they back a candidate.”
“It’s saying that the American public isn’t smart enough to make their own decisions,” she explains. “I would never want anybody to vote for anything or anybody just because I told them to. Music is where you go to get away from all the BS. Whether it’s from politics or just the world around you, music should be an escape.”
For a behind-the-scenes video at Carrie’s Elle photo shoot, visit Elle.com. And click here for the cover story.
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oh, and oprah….RACIST RACIST RACIST
I can understand with how Carrie doesn’t agree with celebrities endorsing politicians but it’s one thing to not agree and another to publicly condemn those who does.
Just as she has her right to chose not to endorse…other celebs have their right to do vice versa. It’s rather hypocritical of her to make such a statement…and in such an insulting tone.
When asked who she’s supporting, she should have ended it w/the bit about her not supporting anyone publicly. There was really no point in her disrespecting those who does.
But then again…she’s just practicing her freedom of speech…even though she condemns others who does in the process…hmm it’s a pickle
i disagree. celebrities’ political views do not affect me. if anyone is influenced by a celeb’s views, they don’t even deserve the right to vote.
I think she must be one of the smartest celebrities I’ve heard. The dumber ones think they know all about government and politics. Sick!
WOW! You mean there is a celebrity that doesn’t want to get a free ride on a Politician’s coat-tail! I don’t believe that! I thought that it was always good to have publicity; whether it was something good or something bad. Just keep your name in the headlines and you will be famous forever! To heck with the talent and helping me escape. It’s supposed to be all about you that is soooo much wiser and schooled than we the masses!
Those voting psa’s were really annoying and to me it wasnt just celebrities saying go vote they were saying go vote for obama. It was like they want you to do what they want to do and theres a lot of people out there who could care less what a celebrity wants. Its fine if they want you to vote for obama but leave that message to obama, they can wear the shirts and the buttons and whatever but its tiring to see them doing that and then making a psa. I can see where Carrie is coming from.
I find it funny that people stand up for those who speak their opinion but rip on Miss underwood for stating hers. While many out there vote for their own opinion, there are also many who are swayed by what those in a position of influence have to say without actually taking the time to look up the facts themselves. Celebrity and those of influence can and are sometimes held to a higher standard because what they say has greater impact, it is just like if you were to compare the standards held before an EMT and someone off the street giving CPR to a person, the EMT is held to a higher standard due to their position and training, and what impact they can have. The same is true when it comes to giving speeches and so forth, the problem comes into play as whether or not people wish to accept that responsiblity or not. I am glad that she is not voicing her opinion not because I don’t want to hear it but because many times those who hear an opinion of those in that kind of position take it a god’s word and never check it out. So chalk one up for Miss Underwood.
she is as stupid as her fans and i’m not surprised at all by the comments here who are in her favour because thanks to the internet the world got to know what we always suspected : americans are stupid, braindead, clueless idiots and that blond **** with her comment is just another proof.
Hey Carrie, you forgot to mention Elizabitch Hasselfuck. lololololol
Everybody has their opinion like she just expressed hers by saying she’s lost respect. I guess she thinks someone cares about what she thinks. If a celebrity wants to express themselves by supporting Barak Obama or John McCain than that’s their choice.It’s also her choice not to openly support anyone. But who cares about who she respects because they CHOOSE to publicly back someone. Next, she’ll lose respect for people who support certain causes I guess.
She needs to get over herself. I hate to hear Elizabeth Hasselback’s voice and her opinions but she has every right to do so. Just like I have the right to dislike her for her attitude and views on life and politics. But at least the girl has a mind and opinion. It may be close minded and one sided but a mind none the less. So thank you Carrie because we really don’t care who you support or what you do anyway other than sing. At least I don’t.
OOOOH, lisa, you’re funny…………………….nice mouth babe….NOT
I completely agree with her. When I watched Cold Play on SNL and what he said at the end of his performance made me lose respect, and I really love their music. What a shame
oh yeah, o’bummer’s c rowds are definitely happier….bring on the welfare….distributing the wealth…let’s see just WHOSE wealth will be distributed!!!! it aint gonna be o’bummer’s that’s for sure!
I love her for this, I actually would buy one of her albums now.
Carrie Underwood is a moron. Why shouldn’t an actor, actress or other celebrity endorse a candidate. If “Joe the Plumber” can, if another politician can, why can’t anyone else?
“It’s saying that the American public isn’t smart enough to make their own decisions,” she explains.
And that’s like saying the American public isn’t smart enough to sift through what others sayand come to their own conclusions. Really, she’s making an argument against herself, and she’s just as stupid as she says endorses think Americans are.
Anyone can endorse anyone. Just as anyone, like Ms. Underwood, can make the dumbest statements you’ve ever heard and get coverage.
Guess we all know who you are voting for kwanda.lolololol
I do not agree with Ms. Underwood on this one. I believe that people in the spot light have a obligation to do good things with their fame, one of those is to support and endorse causes they believe in. I am conservative and don’t always agree with some of the causes that are being supported and brought to light, but , I do applaude those that stand up for what they believe in and use their voices to do it. Not voting and remaining silent using your voice in ways that don’t serve anyone.
She is totally contradicting herself by saying americans aren’t smart enought to vote on their own.
so basically she just outed herself as a republican….otherwise why would she care if ppl are endorsing her own candidate….another blonde republican (joy is right!) lol
I believe everyone, including celebs, should be able to speak their minds and support whoever they want. If Oprah or whoever wants to crawl up their favorites backside and shout it to the world then they should be able to, I have the option of ignoring it. IMO, to tell someone they shouldn’t voice their opinion or stand up for something/someone they believe in is wrong. If you have a voice, use it. Don’t let anyone tell you not to.
excellent statement. idc what party you are from but she makes sense. if only others followed her lead
and i just voted :)
Um hello, celebrities are humans and people, they have the right to voice their opinion. They are just stating who they are voting for. It doesn’t force the fans to vote for the president. At least most of the celebrities are actually telling us to vote, not to vote for this president or that president. Just to vote. They have a voice, they could stand up and use it.
She’s basically have no respect for 99% of the United States then.
PEOPLE, THERE WERE NO MENTION OF NAMES IN THE ACTUAL ARTICLE. Thes names have just been added by whoever to sensationalize it because those happen to be celebrities that have spoken out.
Carrie Underwood has integrity and balls for speaking out …There are a long list of Stars/movies/shows I don’t need to see and I’m okay with that…
What does it matter how she got famous? I suppose Jennifer Hudson’s shouldn’t get any respect either because she also got her start from a “reality” show.
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