Cher posts rousing endorsement for Kamala Harris: She is fighting for all of us
Music legend Cher has endorsed Kamala Harris for president in a to-the-point message of support.She is fighting for all of us, Cher said in the 21-second video posted to social on Friday. Related From Kesha to George Takei: Here are 20 LGBTQ+ celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris for 2024 Kamala Harris has earned public endorsements from major LGBTQ+ celebrities, growing her broad and diverse appeal. The Believe singer is a longtime Democratic ally and has been politically active since she burst onto the music scene in the 1960s. Your LGBTQ+ guide to Election 2024 Stay ahead of the 2024 Election with our newsletter that covers candidates, issues, and perspectives that matter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Im voting for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz, I hope you will too.Go to https://t.co/TgRqiwPWbe to make a plan to vote.Go to https://t.co/K3DmAPjgRY to find ways to get involved. pic.twitter.com/Ji99H402DY Cher (@cher) October 18, 2024This summer, the 78-year-old shared she was conflicted over Joe Biden staying on the ticket after his disastrous debate performance in June, and she predicted defeat for the Democrats without a change.In my heart Im tortured, because I dont believe the Democrats can win the Presidency with Pres Biden Joe whom Ive loved since we met in 2008, she wrote in a post at the time. I campaigned for him I believe its time to pass the baton, time for dems to think way outside the box. Maybe even a split ticket.Cher is mom to Chaz Bono and has advocated publicly for her transgender sons rights. Now, she is all in with Kamala Harris and her message of inclusion.Ive followed Kamala Harris since she was my U.S. senator, Cher says in the quick clip. She fought for me then, and she is fighting for all of us now. Thats why Im proudly voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I know they will fight to protect our rights, and Im so grateful to be able to make my voice count this year. I hope you will, too.She captioned the video message with a call to action. Im voting for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz, I hope you will too.Go to http://IWillVote.com to make a plan to vote.Go to http://go.kamalaharris.com to find ways to get involved.Cher is among a legion of music royalty endorsing or actively campaigning for Harris on the trail, from Gen Z performers to Chers contemporaries like Barbra Streisand, Carol King, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, and Willie Nelson, whos planning a cannabis zoom callin support of Harris.Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Maren Morris, Justin Vernon, P!nk, and Billie Eilish are appealing to a younger demographic with public endorsements and performances for Harris.Lizzo appeared with the VP this weekend in another polished clip pushed on social, demonstrating the Democratic nominees ease with and connection to younger voters and their favorite performers. Thank you for being a part of this campaign, @Lizzoit was so wonderful seeing you in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/ldMJYdW5xJ Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 20, 2024Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.