Kelly Clarkson Performs For 2013 Inauguration Despite Ron Paul Support

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January 21, 2013 09:55 AM by Stephanie Gustafson

Kelly Clarkson may not always agree with President Obama, but shes still happy to take part in his second inauguration ceremony! Following a bit of 2012 election drama, theAmerican Idol alum and currentDuets star is putting aside her political differences and honoring Barack Obama with a performance of My Country Tis Of Thee.

She may consider herself a Republican at heart, but Kelly Clarkson is not one to refuse an invite to sing at the 2013 inauguration. While getting ready for the big performance last night, Kelly retweeted pal Ashley Arrisons Instagram picture of the seating at the Capitol, adding the sarcastic quip, At least its not overwhelming.

Kellys used to big audiences, so were sure shell perform well under pressure. But what were really wondering is how the singer will handle the negative feedback from fans and foes alike. Kelly attracted a lot of attention last year when she tweeted her support for then presidential candidate Ron Paul: If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 hes got my vote. Too bad he probably wont.

Her prediction about Ron Pauls failure to win the nomination proved correct, but what Kelly could not have predicted was how much this tweet would anger even the most devoted of her fans. She later explained the reasoning behind her Ron Paul support toRolling Stone. He doesnt BS around anything. I was like, This dude is refreshing. All I did was tweet what I thought, and people went crazy!

Following the backlash, Kelly Clarkson issued an apology and brief explanation surrounding her political beliefs. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, hes my favorite.

Despite her political stance, Kelly still thinks Barack Obama is a great guy, and is happy to help him celebrate during the 2013 inauguration ceremony!

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Kelly Clarkson Performs For 2013 Inauguration Despite Ron Paul Support