US Senator Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the Democratic Primary, leaving former US Vice President Joe Biden as the only major party candidate running in opposition to US President Donald Trump. Artists such as The Regrettes and Zola Jesus, along with comedian Sarah Silverman, have made posts on social media discussing the recent development.
The Regrettes expressed that the were “bummed” about Sanders dropping his candidacy, although they stated that they will be voting for Biden during the general election in November. They also stated that while they aren’t fans of Biden that “it’s about getting rid of trump” calling Biden ” literally our only option.”
Zola Jesus shared an image which stated “BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY. USE YOUR VOICE. DON’T STOP FIGHTING. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. WE GROW FROM THE GROUND UP.” Her handle at this time reads ZJ for BERNIE SANDERS 2020, despite the candidate announcing that he has dropped from the race.
Silverman, who campaigned for Sanders stated that she was “heartbroken” after hearing that he had dropped his candidacy. She compared the senator to beloved children’s television host and entertainer Mr. Rogers. who was known for his kind nature, commitment to his educational program and the community he lived in.
Sanders had a large list of endrosement from many across the music industry including Neil Young, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Public Enemy Radio (which consists of founding member Chuck D), The Strokes, Jack White, and Vampire Weekend. Each of these artists had performed for Sanders at a rally within the last year.
Rob Sheridan, who has worked extensively with artists such as Nine Inch Nails expressed his sadness at Bernie dropping out, but admitted that he would reluctantly vote for Trump. “I can’t express to you how sad I am that my choice is now between two old rich sundowning white capitalist establishment rapists. But one will kill a lot more people than the other. That’s our tragic American choice. In the meantime, fight like hell in your local elections,” Sheridan explained in one tweet, referencing the sexual assault allegations against Trump and Biden.
Alternative rock artist and former Sonic Youth frontwoman Kim Gordon has also spoken on the matter, saying Biden will choose a moderate woman over a progressive such as US Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Rapper El-P of the hip hop duo Run The Jewels thanked Sanders in a tweet, and said that the senator would “continue to fight for us.” Sanders introduced the duo via a prerecorded video message before their performance at Coachella in 2016.
Laura Jane Grace, who is a Sander’s supporter stated that Bob Dylan’s new song “Murder Most Foul,” which discusses the murder of John F. Kennedy and the implications it held on American culture “hits harder today.”
Weyes Blood gave a goodbye to Sanders, along with a heartbroken emoji on Twitter.
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