The Boss is born to vote Democrat.
Music legend Bruce Springsteen supplied a full-throated endorsement to the Harris-Walz ticket Thursday, in what he known as “one of the vital consequential elections in our nation’s historical past.”
In a three-minute Instagram endorsement video, the 75-year-old rocker sits on the counter of a New Jersey-esque diner carrying a plaid flannel jacket to supply up reward for Vice President Harris and Gov. Tim Walz — and criticism for President Donald Trump.
“Donald Trump is probably the most harmful candidate for president in my lifetime,” he started in a takedown of the 2024 GOP candidate, echoing a lot of liberal cable information’ favourite speaking factors.
“His disdain for the sanctity of our structure, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of regulation, and the sanctity of the peaceable switch of energy ought to disqualify him from holding the workplace of president ever once more.”
The “Born to Run” singer lamented the deep divisions amongst People at this time, saying the nation hasn’t been as “politically, spiritually and emotionally divided” for the reason that Civil Conflict.
“It doesn’t should be this fashion,” he added.
The New Jersey native rattled off a listing of what he believes “makes America nice” along with its financial and navy may, together with “freedom, social justice, equal alternative and the proper to be and love who you need.”
Springsteen has been a reliable Democratic booster for years, backing John Kerry, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden earlier than throwing his assist behind the 2024 Democratic ticket.
“Everyone sees issues completely different and I respect your selection as a fellow citizen. However such as you, I’ve solely acquired one vote. And it’s one of the vital valuable possessions that I’ve. And that’s why come Nov. 5, I’ll be casting it for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,” he concluded.
For his half, former President Trump has stated on the marketing campaign path that he’s no massive fan of Springsteen, and is seemingly effectively conscious the sensation is mutual.
Throughout a speech in Atlanta in August, Trump instructed the group he’s “not an enormous fan” of Springsteen, earlier than admitting to having “a nasty trait” the place “I solely like individuals who like me.”
