LeBron James endorses Hillary Clinton for President
In an op-ed for the Akron Business Journal which was given to Business Insider, Cavaliers star LeBron James endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.
“I support Hillary because she will build on the legacy of my good friend, President Barack Obama,” James wrote in the piece. “I believe in what President Obama has done for our country and support her commitment to continuing that legacy.”
James cited Clinton’s policies on education and the fact that she is a “unifier” who can help put an end to violence as reasons for endorsing her.
“I don’t know everything it will take finally to end the violence. But I do know we need a president who brings us together and keeps us unified,” James continued. “Policies and ideas that divide us more are not the solution. We must all stand together — no matter where we are from or the color of our skin. And Hillary is running on the message of hope and unity that we need.”
James has emerged as one of the NBA’s most high-profile voices on social and political issues. He has spoken out after several police killings, and his charity launched a program in Aug. 2015 to help students attend college.
The Presidential Election will take place on Nov. 8.
This article originally appeared on
-
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores, standings, rules
2024 NBA playoff bracket, picture: Updated Schedule, scores
Pelicans star Zion Williamson reportedly ruled out of play-in Game vs. Kings
-
Warriors can extend dynasty by pairing Steph Curry with LeBron James
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
NBA Playoffs bold predictions: Clippers, Knicks headed for first-round upsets?
-
Would the 2024 USA Basketball Olympic team beat the 1992 'Dream Team'?
A brief history of lifetime bans in professional team sports leagues
Best dunkers in NBA history: Where does Blake Griffin rank after retirement?
-
2024 NBA Play-In Tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores, standings, rules
2024 NBA playoff bracket, picture: Updated Schedule, scores
Pelicans star Zion Williamson reportedly ruled out of play-in Game vs. Kings
-
Warriors can extend dynasty by pairing Steph Curry with LeBron James
NBA Champions by Year: Complete list of NBA Finals winners
NBA Playoffs bold predictions: Clippers, Knicks headed for first-round upsets?
-
Would the 2024 USA Basketball Olympic team beat the 1992 'Dream Team'?
A brief history of lifetime bans in professional team sports leagues
Best dunkers in NBA history: Where does Blake Griffin rank after retirement?