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In reply to the discussion: Kelly Clarkson was horrible! [View all]Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)22. I thought she was a Ron Paul supporter?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/29/kelly-clarkson-endorses-ron-paul-twitter-hate_n_1174612.html
The first "American Idol" has announced who she wants to be the next American president. Her choice isn't helping her approval ratings.
"I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last republican nomination and no one gave him a chance," Kelly Clarkson wrote on Twitter and WhoSay on Wednesday. "If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."
Like Paul, Clarkson hails from Texas. And like Paul, Clarkson is a fan of limited government. But given her status as a pop star, she caught a lot of criticism from fans who were enraged over Clarkson's endorsement amidst the ongoing controversy over racist and homophobic newsletters that were sent out under Paul's name in the 80s.
Addressing the criticism, Clarkson later tweeted:
"I am really sorry if I have offended anyone. Obviously that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women's rights, men's rights, white/black/purple/orange rights. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he's my favorite."
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The first "American Idol" has announced who she wants to be the next American president. Her choice isn't helping her approval ratings.
"I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last republican nomination and no one gave him a chance," Kelly Clarkson wrote on Twitter and WhoSay on Wednesday. "If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."
Like Paul, Clarkson hails from Texas. And like Paul, Clarkson is a fan of limited government. But given her status as a pop star, she caught a lot of criticism from fans who were enraged over Clarkson's endorsement amidst the ongoing controversy over racist and homophobic newsletters that were sent out under Paul's name in the 80s.
Addressing the criticism, Clarkson later tweeted:
"I am really sorry if I have offended anyone. Obviously that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women's rights, men's rights, white/black/purple/orange rights. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he's my favorite."
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sigh - Kelly Clarkson has had more #1 hits in the last 10 years than any other current recording
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#85
Where did you get those stats from? She has only had 3 number 1 hits in her entire career
Lilyeye
Jan 2013
#103
I was incorrect. She has more Top Ten hits than anyone in the klast tyen years not #1's
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#117
Chuck Schumer is apparently a big fan of hers--think that's why she's there.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#20
If you missed Jennifer Hudson at the CIC's Ball, you missed vocal genius.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#111
Completely opposite of what I saw--she was terrific, and looked awestruck at being there.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#7
I think she did great and, judging by applause level, the crowd did too. n/t
whathehell
Jan 2013
#31
She looked a little overwhelmed by events at first, but she did a nice job.
NutmegYankee
Jan 2013
#8
I don't think her voice was the best today. However, if she didn't want to be there she would
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#9
Maybe just nervous ... I know I would be, but then I don't need to worry about being asked
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#19
Singers who can't always nail notes compensate by doing runs. She's one of those artists>
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#82
Didn't see it, but she's the most talented of all the American Idols so far...
joeybee12
Jan 2013
#39
Really? I thought she sounded great and she appeared pleased with her performance. n/t
cynatnite
Jan 2013
#58
wow. aren't you the little mind reader. funny, she supported Obama, dear. but of course YOU
cali
Jan 2013
#84
She was wonderful. That's the hardest gig imaginable for so many reasons. I've seen artists I like
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#112
That was the best part, since we didn't have Romney and Ron Paul in the front row. n/t
Ian David
Jan 2013
#126