RANDY Quaid is one of Hollywood’s most enduring names, having starred in over 90 films including classics such as Midnight Express. But on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the much loved American actor announced on Twitter that he was “seriously considering” a foray into politics. Here’s what we know… Is Randy Quaid a Republican or a Democrat? […]
RANDY Quaid is one of Hollywood’s most enduring names, having starred in over 90 films including classics such as Midnight Express.
But on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the much loved American actor announced on Twitter that he was “seriously considering” a foray into politics. Here’s what we know…
It’s not immediately clear what political party Quaid is affiliated with – and if he is Republican or Democrat.
After 2016, Quaid became an outspoken supporter of Republican Donald Trump.
He was among the Trump supporters who asserted without evidence that the outcome of the 2020 United States presidential election was the result of widespread election fraud.
Three weeks after the election, Trump used his Twitter account to thank Quaid for making these claims.
The former president also highlighted another post by Quaid which urged fans to boycott Fox in favor of One America News Network and Newsmax.
The actor has never been shy about his political views and regularly tweets about his pro-Trump and anti-Democrat beliefs.
The majority of his tweets, in fact, are politically charged.
In 2018, Quaid made a video singing his support for Trump.
He sang “Bye, Bye, Bernie” referencing Bernie Sanders losing out to Hillary Clinton.
He ended the video with, “I like Trump better anyhow.”
It would appear the actor, who has appeared in over 90 films, is “seriously considering” running to become California’s next governor.
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Quaid hinted he would run for the position.
He tweeted: “I’m seriously considering running for governor. The prosecutorial corruption in California (esp Santa Barbara & the Bell scandal) is rampant; and I promise that if elected I will clean up the District Attorney Offices throughout the state. #RandyQuaid4CAGOV.”
He has so far not launched an official campaign.
Quaid’s tweets come just days after Caitlyn Jenner announced she was running for governor of California.
Jenner – who has been a longtime Republican – announced her candidacy and launched her campaign website on April 23, 2021
After she announced her bid, Quaid tweeted at Jenner, “Go!’ with an American flag emoji.
California Governor Gavin Newsom faced a recall election.
On April 26, the bid to recall the governor gathered enough signatures to force a recall election later in 2021.
Other Republican candidates for governor are expected to include former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, former US Rep. Doug Ose and businessman John Cox, who lost to Newsom in 2018.
It’s not immediately clear when the election will be held.
