Taylor Swift Tells Fans To Vote Democrat, John Rich Has Brilliant Counter-Offer

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Earlier this month, Taylor Swift revealed herself to be a liberal by publicly endorsing Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen over Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn in the upcoming midterm Senate election in her home state of Tennessee. However, after Swift had shown her true colors by telling her fans to vote Democrat, iconic country singer and songwriter John Rich took to Twitter with a brilliant counter-offer.

Country music star John Rich posted on Twitter Thursday to tell his fans that he would be supporting Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn in the midterm Senate election. Rich also named a few of his famous friends, implying that they would be supporting the Tennessee Republican as well.

Rich tagged singers Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, and T.G. Sheppard, as well as author Brad Thor, Baretta Rifles, and financial guru Dave Ramsey. “Excited for #EarlyVoting Today! Headed down to cast my vote for @VoteMarsha I know some of my friends are too! @TheLeeGreenwood @LarryGatlin @TGSheppardmusic @BarrettRifles @BradThor @DaveRamsey GET OUT AND VOTE!!” he tweeted.

Excited for #EarlyVoting Today! Headed down to cast my vote for @VoteMarsha I know some of my friends are too! @TheLeeGreenwood @LarryGatlin @TGSheppardmusic @BarrettRifles @BradThor @DaveRamsey GET OUT AND VOTE!!

— John Rich (@johnrich) October 18, 2018

Of course, Rich is not the only entertainer who has endorsed a candidate in the Tennessee Senate race. Taylor Swift formally endorsed Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen, describing herself as “appalled” and “terrified” by Blackburn’s policies. In a lengthy Instagram post, the 28-year-old singer said that certain events in her life had led her to reveal her own political leanings, such as her belief that “systematic racism” in America remains “terrifying, sickening, and prevalent.” For years prior, she had remained mum on the topic of politics.

“I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee,” Swift wrote. “In the past, I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now.”

“I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country,” the Grammy-winner continued. “I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.”

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I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now. I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent. I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love. Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values. I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives. Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway. So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do. October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting! 🗳😃🌈

A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Oct 7, 2018 at 4:33pm PDT

According to Breitbart, the “Shake it Off” singer went on to blast Marsha Blackburn’s character and voting record, accusing her of being unwilling to fight for the “dignity” of all Americans, while also inferring that she is anti-gay, anti-women, and anti-people of color.

“I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love,” Swift wrote. “Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn.”

Swift’s scathing review of Blackburn’s politics backfired tremendously, however, because in just one day the Tennessee Republican was up by a whopping 18 points, according to The New York Times.

TN …Vote Marsha Blackburn! If for no other reason but #TaylorSwift told you not to! 👍👍@realDonaldTrump @MarshaBlackburn https://t.co/uHs90fsBMe

— Steve 🔥Mudflap 🔥McGrew (@stevemcgrew) October 9, 2018

John Rich’s endorsement of Blackburn will hopefully amount to the final push she needs to overcome Bredesen in the tight Tennessee Senate race. And, perhaps, Swift will learn to keep her big, liberal mouth shut when it comes to politics. It’s one thing to tell your fans who you’re voting for, it’s entirely another to push an agenda on them and label a candidate racist, sexist, and homophobic simply because they don’t agree with your point of view.