2016 Election: 6 Times Presidential Politics Crossed With Cleveland Sports

2016 Election: 6 Times Presidential Politics Intersected With Cleveland Sports

June 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; General view of the presidential seal on Air Force One as President Barack Obama along with Vice President Joe Biden leaves the Orlando International Airport Thursday afternoon to meet with the Families of victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub. Mandatory Credit: Craig Rubadoux/Florida Today via USA TODAY NETWORK /

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Oct 9, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY NETWORK /

LeBron James and Hillary Clinton

Agree or disagree with LeBron James’ political leanings, you can’t deny his desire to get out and be heard over a cause that’s important to him.

Michael Jordan was infamous for never offering an opinion, because hey, Republicans and Democrats both buy sneakers.

But in 2016, many more athletes are voicing their opinions on various types of matters, but James’ star undoubtedly shines the brightest.

That’s why when James endorsed Hillary Clinton for President, you heard about it. It was news.

Waiting For Next Year’s Scott Sargent wrote about the endorsement and summed up why James chose Hillary.

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“He admits to not knowing the grand purpose of his [James Family] Foundation when it was set up, but over the years, his mission had become more clear. And to carry this mission forward, James believes that the policies set forth by Clinton—her work with public schools, health care, and children’s hospitals—make this endeavor that much more achievable.”

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