Have people just not been paying attention?
Willie Nelson has never really tried to keep his politics a secret. The living legend has a long history of supporting Democrats, and even filed a lawsuit back in 2004 to try to force the Texas Democratic Party to allow candidate Dennis Kucinich on the ballot.
While he endorsed Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in 2012, Willie said that he would “probably” vote for Barack Obama anyway, and he was an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump during his last administration.
Then there’s the obvious: Willie is a big supporter of marijuana and its legalization, an issue that typically aligns more with Democrat candidates.
So yeah, not sure how anybody could be surprised that Willie Nelson is a Democrat at this point. But somehow, they are.
Death, taxes, and more morons discovering Willie Nelson is a Democrat every couple months.
— Reginald Spears (@ReginaldSpears) September 25, 2024
Willie recently teamed up with Margo Price to endorse the Democrat candidates for Senate in their respective states and encourage others to get registered to vote. Willie urged voters down in Texas to support Colin Allred in his race against incumbent Senator Ted Cruz, while Margo asked her supporters in Tennessee to vote for Gloria Johnson in her longshot bid for Senate against Marsha Blackburn.
Again, not really unexpected. Unless you’re one of the folks on the internet who are somehow shocked to find out that Willie Nelson is a Democrat:
IRS agents endorsing Harris wasn't a problem for you?
— Gronko Dean (@gronko63) September 24, 2024
damn it son…
I’ve been a fan for over 50 years and ya just had to go and fall in line with the damn politicians…
none of those sum bitches gives a rats ass about anyone but themselves…
why in the HELL is one of eldest of “outlaws” supporting those lyin’, cheatin’,…— S. Thomas Fife (@SThomasFife) September 24, 2024
This is so disappointing. Bye Willie.
— Dixie Doodle (@DixieDoodle8) September 24, 2024
I’ve been a huge fan of your my entire life and this saddens me to no end. Bye 👋 Willie! You’ve lost your way…
— Kelli Link (@Kplink5) September 24, 2024
So… are you being blackmailed too? No way would you be shilling for big government, big pharma, war criminals, etc of your own choosing.
— True North (@truenorth1539) September 24, 2024
And just like that… poof! Willie has been canceled from the play list along with all the other Marxist supporters.
— javasgirl (@javasgirl_2002) September 25, 2024
Damn. They got old Willie. The man must love total Government control
— 🅱️ (@Stealth_B__) September 25, 2024
Never would have guessed @WillieNelson would be endorsing the party of the IRS…😂
— @FBI I made the list (@finn_bestdog) September 25, 2024
Of course there were plenty of tweets that mentioned the IRS, which famously came after Willie back in the ’90s and tried to auction off his property to settle an unpaid tax bill. The IRS union recently endorsed Kamala Harris in this election, so folks found it ironic that Willie was siding with the IRS despite his past battles with the organization.
Sir, I love you and you're one of the greatest songwriters who's ever lived, but do you remember when the IRS raked you over the coals back in the early 90s?
You're endorsing the person that the IRS Union endorsed.
Seriously, man. https://t.co/j26cjCfM5l
— Oscar Von Reuenthal (@OscarVReuenthal) September 24, 2024
And even country singer John Rich said it was “sad” to see, though it doesn’t sound like he was necessarily surprised by Willie’s endorsement.
I love Willie's music, but it's sad to see him and @MissMargoPrice have to read from a page to tell us they are anti 2A, pro open borders and inflation, and in favor of tax payer funded mutilation of underaged kids. Guys, you should know your platform by heart at this point. https://t.co/suTN0gSvsr
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) September 24, 2024
And I mean, sure, it’s one thing to be disappointed when your favorite artist doesn’t agree with your politics. (Although I would also argue that we shouldn’t care who any celebrity endorses – do your own research and make up your own minds, regardless of who a famous singer or actor or whoever says you should vote for).
But how could ANYBODY be surprised that Willie is a Democrat at this point?
