In a new ad from The Lincoln Project Sam Elliotts iconic voice directly addresses gender bias in elections.
The “Tombstone” actor, known for his roles in several films and television shows, delivers a clear message in the voiceover, peppered with some colorful expressions, urging Americans to Kamala Harris as the country’s first female president.
The Lincoln Project, a group of former Republican consultants, has earned a reputation for its direct, hard-hitting ads that oppose Donald Trump‘s agenda.
With Trump once again leading the Republican ticket, Sam Elliott takes a typical stance in the ongoing debate and calls on voters to support Kamala Harris.
In an ad from the Lincoln Project, Sam Elliott calls on skeptical voters to abandon their prejudices
In a press release, The Lincoln Project emphasized its goal of reaching voters who supported Biden but are hesitant to vote for Kamala Harris. Through Elliott’s voiceover, the ad conveys that there is too much at stake in the upcoming election for personal bias to cloud an informed decision.
“What the hell are you waiting for?” Elliott said in the ad. “When it comes to the women thing, it’s time to get over it. It’s time for hope, for change. It’s time to be a man and vote for a woman.”
“I can’t believe we’re having this conversation again,” he added. “So here we go.”
Sam Elliott wants people to redirect their support to Kamala Harris
Elliott urged voters to focus their support on Kamala Harris rather than returning to the Trump era, his message suggesting that it is best for the country to look forward rather than back.
“They know what’s at stake,” the actor said in the ad. “One candidate promises a divided America full of lies and hate. And one stands for change.”
As black-and-white photos of Trump emerge, Elliott is heard saying, “Kamala Harris has more courage, more honor, more guts than this guy ever had.”
Check out the Lincoln Project ad
The 80-year-old actor, known for his down-to-earth manner in Westerns and other film and television roles, urged voters to recognize the “courage” of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris while staying away from the “lies and hate” associated with Donald Trump.
At the end of the commercial, the “Road House” actor told viewers, “You decide, are we really going back down the same damn broken path? Or are we moving forward?”
Elliott ran a similar ad for President Joe Biden a few years ago.
Kamala Harris’ biggest celebrity endorsement
Actress Fran Drescher posted an animated video on TikTok a few months ago to the iconic theme song from her hit series “The Nanny.” In the video, Drescher showed her support for Kamala Harris with playful lyrics like, “She’s got brains, she’s got balls and Tim Walz/She’s about to be President Harris.”
Pop star Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, a songwriter and producer, also released a video, this time for National Voter Registration Day. In the clip, Billie shared that they both plan to vote for Harris and Walz, explaining “because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy.”
Olivia Rodrigo showed her support for Vice President Kamala Harris by sharing a video of the vice president’s speech in which Harris promised to “stop Donald Trump’s extreme abortion bans.”
Taylor Swift supports Kamala Harris
Perhaps one of the biggest celebrity endorsements Kamala Harris has ever received came from singer “22” Taylor Swift.
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to educate yourself on the issues at hand and these candidates’ stances on the issues that matter most to you,” Taylor wrote in an Instagram post shortly after the debate ended. “As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can find about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”
“I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election,” she continued. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes that I believe need a fighter to represent them.”
After declaring her support for Kamala Harris, the pop sensation also highlighted Harris’ running mate, Tim Walzand highlighted his strong stance on LGBTQ+ rights and IVF guidelines.
