Actor and comedian Will Ferrell is using his star power to support Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, joining a growing list of celebrities endorsing the Vice President. Ferrell’s endorsement comes in the form of a humorous ad where he playfully threatens voters who don’t support Harris.
“This election is going to be one of the closest in history. Your vote will make the difference,” Ferrell begins in the ad.
He then jokingly addresses a voter who disagrees, saying, “That means you, Gary. ‘Oh, blah blah blah, I’m just one person.’ No. Shut the f–k up Gary,” Ferrell says. “Last time, only a few thousand votes kept Trump out of office. And this time, we will hold you personally responsible, Gary.”
The ad has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some praising Ferrell’s humor while others criticize him for using aggressive language in his endorsement.
“Democrats have now resorted to physically threatening people to vote for Kamala. Will Ferrell should’ve stuck to comedy. This isn’t funny at all,” wrote one critic on X.
“Will Ferrell is making it REAL tough for me to watch Elf this season,” commented another user.
Ferrell’s endorsement is just one example of the celebrity support Harris has received in the final stretch of the campaign.
On Thursday, a group of A-list actors, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Danai Gurira, Don Cheadle and Paul Bettany, participated in a video endorsement for Harris and Democratic candidate Tim Walz.
The video, posted by Ruffalo on X, saw the actors jokingly suggesting Harris needed a campaign slogan, referencing their past movie roles. It was met with some criticism, with users describing it as “new cringe.”
Singer Beyoncé also lent her support to Harris, introducing her at a rally in Houston, Texas.
“Houston native Beyoncé Knowles speaks during Vice President Kamala Harris rally Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.”
As the election approaches, polls show a tightly contested race. The latest New York Times/Siena College Battleground poll reveals a razor-thin margin in key battleground states. The poll indicates a close lead for Harris in Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin, while Trump leads in Arizona. Michigan and Pennsylvania are tied, highlighting the intense competition in these crucial states.
With the election just days away, the race remains incredibly tight and ultimately comes down to the individual votes cast.
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