Actress Stacey Dash appeared on CNN’s Piers Morgan to defend her controversial Twitter endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
"It's because of the state of the country. I want the next four years to be different,” said the former co-star of the film Clueless and television's Single Ladies. "When I watched the governor and his wife on Meet the Press with David Gregory, they spoke to me and they seemed authentic and genuine about what they said about this country about the need for us to be united and move forward."
Dash has been the subject of an immediate internet backlash from fans and supporters ever since she tweeted her support for Romney over the weekend. "You’re an unemployed black woman endorsing @MittRomney. You’re voting against yourself thrice. You poor beautiful idiot," read one tweet.
The actress also quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and said that she is backing Romney "not by the color of his skin but the content of his character."
Not sure what "content" Dash found in Romney's "character" besides repeatedly lying, contempt for working people and working to undermine a women's right to choose what to do with her own body. Keep telling yourself that, hun.
Watch the clip AFTER THE JUMP ...
Truly understandable why she was in clueless.
Posted by: D Powell | 10 October 2012 at 13:42
Is that a pic of Shangela?
Posted by: seahawk123@yahoo.com | 10 October 2012 at 13:45
I don't like arguing with Black Republicans about their right to be Republicans. They always point out that many Democrats are anti-Black racists. And that's true. But racists Democrats do not have the influence and power within the Democratic Party that they had 50 years ago.
I alway ask Blacks who vote Republican-- doesn't it bother you to be voting along with people who despise Black folks? They'll point to economic issues. And, again, they'll ask me, "why did you Black Democrats vote along with Ku Klux Klan(Southern & Yankee) Democrats from Roosevelt through the early 1970s?"
Well, we saw the good changes coming within the Democratic Party as far as supporting civil rights. We saw bad changes coming within the Republican Party as far as opposing civil rights.
We ended up on the right side.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | 10 October 2012 at 16:20
She'll never work again, not that she works much now.
Posted by: FREELEO | 10 October 2012 at 16:35
She has a gay son and boy do i feel sorry that he has a mother like this.
Posted by: Larry | 10 October 2012 at 17:00
Why was her public endorsement needed anyway? She should've just kept her damn trap closed! I'm an avid NFL fan, and if one of my favorite players became outspoken in politics it may alienate me and countless other fans who may disagree. If you're not PAID to be a political pundit, you should keep your views to yourself. She should know better, and I don't feel badly for her troubles!
Posted by: Black Pegasus | 10 October 2012 at 17:10
I appreciate her views as it is a constant reminder of just how idiotic some americans are and how willing they are to make such a important decision without thinking it through. As the Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action it is a reminder that the President is the one that does the appointments. Does anyone really want to trust Romney with this.
Posted by: Bellah | 10 October 2012 at 18:23
$$$$$.
Posted by: Osiris | 10 October 2012 at 18:39
She has a right to her own opinion but it is obvious that is not well thought out and no real passion or connection with issues that hallow man Romney represents.
And exactly how did Romney's speak to you??? Maybe she is setting herself up for a better visibility for some wealthy white guy to scoop her up before her looks fade which can be any day now at her age...i think its safe to say that men aren't turned on by her intelligence.
Posted by: Quest | 10 October 2012 at 20:48
I have almost no words for this particular misstep. I think she has undermined her brand on Single Ladies by a significant measure. We all have freedom of speech but not freedom from the consequences of that speech. I think she will face consequences.
Posted by: ECHNDC | 10 October 2012 at 21:11
This is the most press this woman has received in a long time. She accomplished her goal.
I wish her well.
Posted by: Jim | 10 October 2012 at 23:32
I have no problem with Republicans with whom I disagree on political ideology or economic issues, but for her to state on national television that she found the Romneys to be "authentic and genuine" just proves how out of it she is, considering that he has been on every side of every major political issue. GIRL, CRACK A NEWSPAPER!
Posted by: Evan | 11 October 2012 at 03:11
"Po' thang". The chick is CLUELESS--- just like the title that gave her a little recognition.
Kids say the darndest things! :-(
Posted by: John | 11 October 2012 at 13:50
Haters! Go to hell!
Posted by: Black, Gay and GOP | 11 October 2012 at 13:53
Ignore the ignorant
Posted by: Greg | 11 October 2012 at 14:44
Guess she sees the Romney that she wish existed.
Posted by: iAm(A)ga(Y)te-keeper | 11 October 2012 at 14:53
If she want "different" she will certainly get it when she gets a load of the Ryan/Romney budget plan. And her comment that she wants it different and to make money. Is that what Romney represents to her? Make more money? Money is at the heart of Romney. Certainly not people and their needs, problems, frustrations. Money, money, money. That's what Romney has always been about. But the money has always been for him.
Posted by: dhbuchanan@mac.com | 11 October 2012 at 16:50
to: Black, Gay and GOP, you are truly pathetic. Please take a History Class!
Posted by: Oall | 12 October 2012 at 04:27
Her vote her choice....she is welcome to it and I wish her the best in her life and with her choice...go Romney 2012
Posted by: Colin William | 14 October 2012 at 12:58
She lost me as a fan...and Romney don't care about her only what foolishness he can use from her so called endorsement.
Posted by: BLACK | 15 October 2012 at 08:07