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Terry Bradshaw changing political leanings before 2024 election

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Sep 6, 2024 8:11 PM ET

A story on former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw changing his political leanings is going viral on social media just months before the 2024 election. The four-time Super Bowl champion is an analyst for Fox NFL Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t shy

The Steelers have had notable icons state their political leanings in the recent past. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has helped fundraise for Democrat candidates.

As previously noted on GH:

Mike and his wife Kiya, have made numerous donations to candidates for the Democratic Party. The Tomlins gave $70,000 to Obama’s Victory Fund in 2012. Mike hosted a luncheon for Hillary Clinton in 2016

Tomlin also wears his political beliefs on his sleeve. He wore clothes last season that said, “Justice, opportunity, freedom, equality, NFL.”

While Tomlin is proud to publicly state his position on politics, Bradshaw is becoming more shy.

Terry Bradshaw changed his political leanings

Per a 2020 article in the Business Jet Traveler by Margie Goldsmith, Bradshaw said he was formerly a Republic voter, but changed sides:

“I’ve been a Republican, but now I’m a registered independent. I don’t want to alienate anyone, and the minute you say, “I’m a Democrat” or “I’m Republican,” you’re kicking off the other side. I want the best person [in the White House], and I’ll pick the one who’s most like the way I feel,”

Bradshaw was talking about political parties. It’s unclear if his views on social or economic issues changed before the 2020 election.

Bradshaw’s new beliefs go viral on social media

Here is a sample of the comments that were posted after Bradshaw’s quote from 2020 went viral on social media the previous few weeks.

Terry Bradshaw is a registered independent who switched away from the Republican party during Trump. Joe and Terry need to get together.

— Gordon (@gord93) July 6, 2024

I’ve had similar visits with some of my life long republican friends. The exodus has begun, it’ll be very quiet at first. Terry Bradshaw also a life long republican has left the party switching to independent.
Going to be interesting to watch the polls over the next month!!

— Sean Myers (@kssean) June 3, 2024

Terry Bradshaw can’t stand the heat from the frying pan now becomes an independent. He thinks these guys kneeling on the side had the right to do it. If you can’t stand and respect our flag I sure ain’t going to respect you when you take a knee paid to play football. Border

— Jack N combat Veteran (@JackNas51331300) June 2, 2024

@Terry_Bradshaw_ you are such a slimeball. You think that me kneeling during the national anthem is OK? I’m glad you’re not a Republican. Just remember. Trump stands forno inflation, no illegal aliens, and oil production in this country.

— Mlt12345 (@Mlt123451) June 2, 2024

Thanks so much Allan for thinking of me! Have a glorious evening! Since Terry Bradshaw has changed his political affiliation from Republican to Independent we’ll see if he’s going to show us just how smart he is now! pic.twitter.com/Ic6axX0g9e

— JANICE #STRONGER TOGETHER IN 2024 (@loveshine204) June 4, 2024