Former NBA Coach George Karl Thinks Kamala Harris, Tim Walz Can Save America
Former NBA coach George Karl is endorsing Kamala Harris as president based on her focus on critical issues like climate change, abortion and women's rights.
Meanwhile, the rest of the nation is focused on improving the economy to keep it from cratering into the next Depression, deterring our international enemies from preventing a world war, and re-establishing social norms like keeping men out of women's sports.
SAVANNAH USA - AUGUST 29: Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally in Savannah GA, United States on August 29, 2024 (Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach George Karl of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 4, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Karl is joining forces with Democrats to support Kamala Harris and her Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz. The former NBA coach, who played and coached in the league from 1978 to 2016, shared a supportive message for Harris on X.
"I keep getting asked why I support Harris-Walz," Karl's post read on Tuesday.
"It’s because of the environment, abortion and women’s rights, voter protection, and helping provide college to all who want it," Karl added. "Mostly I want to evolve who we are. I’m tired of standing still and protecting power and wealth."
Karl will also host a 'Hoops for Harris' Zoom call scheduled for Wednesday.
The coach is all in on Harris' vision to rebuild America after four years of tanking under Joe Biden. Harris is working hard to garner support as she enters the final stretch of campaigning; meanwhile, an increasing number of Americans feel as if they've been left in the dark when it comes to Harris' game plan for the future based on her lack of discussion concerning policies.
A flash of common sense hit Karl as Joe Biden sought re-election in July. The coach was part of a vocal group of Democrats hoping that President Biden would not run for the next election due to concerns about his mental acuity.
Karl's post-retirement tirades on X often blur the line between serious commentary and outright madness.
The 73-year-old has been vocal about his opinions on the country and Donald Trump, often sounding like Steve Kerr. Karl has long been a critic of "MAGA man" Donald Trump, so let's not give him too much credit in the common sense department.
Approaching the 2024 election, Democrats have been criticized for seeming out of touch with the pressing issues facing the country; these issues include the declining economy, diminishing safety in American cities, and concerns about national security due to a porous Southern border and escalating international tensions.
SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 10: 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee George Karl speaks to the audience during the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 10, 2022 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
According to Karl, Kamala Harris is a solution to a different set of problems … good luck with that team-up.
Related to the Dems' growing disconnect with the American people, V.P. pick Tim Walz caught flack over the weekend after openly dodging a question concerning the dead Israeli hostages discovered in Gaza.
Despite being characterized as the presidential ticket's "team player," Walz showed a different disposition by refusing to explicitly condemn Hamas for its actions against Israel and the United States.
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