Jacob Ogles
The voice of Sam Elliott confronts sexism in voting habits head-on in the latest ad from The Lincoln Project.
In a voiceover laced with occasional obscenity, the “Tombstone” actor demands voters set aside prejudices and support Kamala Harris becoming America’s first woman President.
“What the hell are you waiting for?” Elliott says. “Because if it’s the woman thing, it’s time to get over that. It’s time for hope, for change. It’s time to be a man and vote for a woman.”
The Lincoln Project, founded and run by former Republican political consultants, has developed a reputation over more than four years for delivering blunt messaging to counter former President Donald Trump’s agenda. With Trump serving as the Republican presidential nominee for the third straight election, Elliott provides a monologue with his famous weathered drawl.
“I can’t believe we’re having this conversation again,” he said. “So here we go.”
Elliott notably voiced a political ad in 2020 produced by then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s campaign. At that point, Elliott backed a candidate with a public profile similar to his own, a White man and long-recognizable figure finally reaching marquee star power later in life.
But now, with Biden stepping aside this year and endorsing his Vice President as his preferred successor instead of seeking another term, Elliott said voters should also be willing to redirect their support to Harris, rather than considering a return to the Trump era.
A press release from The Lincoln Project makes clear that producers hope to reach skeptical voters who supported Biden but may feel uncomfortable for any reason about voting for Harris. Elliott’s voiceover suggests the stakes of the race are too high to allow personal biases to derail rational decision-making.
“You know what’s at stake,” Elliott says. “One candidate promises a divided America filled with lies and hate. And one stands for change.”
“Kamala Harris has more courage, more honor, more guts than this guy ever had,” Elliott adds, as footage shifts to images of Trump in black and white.
Elliott offers some commentary that will keep the ad off broadcast airwaves but which conveys the anger he holds over the prospect of another Trump presidency.
“You decide, are we really going back down that same fucking broken road? Or are we moving forward?”
75 comments
Tropical Storm Helene
September 23, 2024 at 1:07 pm
I thought White southern gentlemen would defend the honor of White woman against Black MAGA, instead they are willingly to vote for him, when he impune the honor of all White women,I know Trump will not but will you MAGA Google Mark Robinson Dis White Women
WTH??
September 23, 2024 at 3:39 pm
Dude. I can’t understand anything you type. Sorry but this is why we need to invest more in public education in Florida
Cat 5 Helene
September 23, 2024 at 6:36 pm
Maybe you invest in a Hurricane shelter
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 1:24 pm
Wow – spot on!
It’s time to man up and vote for a woman who believes in America.
Robert Marshall
September 23, 2024 at 7:44 pm
There are some title’s that women should stay out of.One is being a president.
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 8:01 pm
Tell that to the women who have led Israel, Great Britain, Germany, India, among others, and Claudia Scheinbaum, the newly elected president of Mexico who also happens to be Jewish!
James
September 23, 2024 at 11:04 pm
Totally agree with those you mention. However as we face one of the most dangerous times since the end of WW2 with the threat of war against multiple adversaries, Kamala Harris doesn’t hold a candle to them. All she’ll do is ensure that the young men and woman of this country come home in body bags.
Michael K
September 24, 2024 at 5:02 am
Nonsense. Karl Rove saw her when she was running for Attorney General and was mightily impressed by her skill and rising star. He saw her as a formidable leader.
Just look at the list of 700 Republican and Democratic national security leaders endorsing her. They know that Trump is dangerous and undisciplined. All a dictator has to do is flatter Trump and he caves and fawns. He’s weak and uninformed. And too cowardly to even look his opponent in the eye, let alone do a second debate.
She’s tough as nails and smart and does her homework instead of playing golf and watching TV. She has a bar three times higher than the felon she’s running against, who gets a pass at every turn.
Nevertrumper
September 24, 2024 at 7:24 am
So, you believe she can’t get us through the shit storm that is continuously stoked by the Mango Mousilli and his cult to turn this into a Christian nationalist shit hole country by copying up to all of those very threats to our democracy that would put our young men in body bags? Someone has to be the adult and they sure as hell aren’t going to volunteer to be anything but the trash that they have always been to get us here in the first place.
Martha
September 24, 2024 at 12:18 pm
You are correct. How quickly so many “smart” people forget that Kamala Harris was, as recently as two months ago, rightly perceived as an empty suit, and ultimate DEI (didn’t earn it) hire, chosen as VP only because she was a “black” woman.
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 1:19 pm
JAMES, what kind of mindless shitbag lies are you pushing? we’ve heard that crap from trump, desantis, scott, and the rest of the florida maga dirtbags, we,ve had enough dude.
Marshall
September 26, 2024 at 9:22 am
Absolute truth. I can’t understand what’s happening anymore. Our media has become and arm of the democrat party, and the left now supports the entrenched corrupt establishment as if they are the new gods. Everything has flipped into the Twilight Zone. War is now the pride of the left, and Dick Cheney is a hero. Good is now bad, and bad is good, and Sam Elliot, who I used to admire, has gone over to the dark side.
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 9:24 pm
ROBERT MARSHALL, oh, you’re one of those cavemen, how quaint.
Bill.Brown
September 24, 2024 at 1:38 am
Mr Marshall, I guess that rock you are hiding under might be a tab too heavy and causing some brain damage.
Gina B
September 24, 2024 at 3:03 am
Why
Dan Owen
September 24, 2024 at 1:19 pm
You mean Kamalla?!!! ROTFLOL!!!!!
Tropical Storm Helene
September 23, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Desantis declare a state of Emergency for Trump or maybe Rick Scott or for the people in the path of the Hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene
September 23, 2024 at 2:53 pm
Trump do.not care anything about a White women, even if Black MAGA disrespectful of them as long as Black MAGA serve his twisted interest,never in my life I thought a White man like Trump would not defend the honor of a White woman as long as he got Black MAGA,their are actually another Black MAGA running for Senate in Minnesota,just as worst Google Royce White Black MAGA
KVillanueva
September 23, 2024 at 5:08 pm
This has absolutely nothing to do with sexism. She was “elected” to be Vice President. Technically, since we have a president who is not even competent enough to run for reelection, she should already be the first Female acting President. Why isn’t she? Why has she not been sworn in? Why? Because the Dems need to market/sell this election for the “First Female President” and the ensuing women’s issues. They have nothing else to run on.
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 6:55 pm
Sorry, that is not the way it works. A vice president assumes the presidency ONLY upon the president’s death or resignation. Neither has occurred.
BWhitter
September 23, 2024 at 7:42 pm
He left the as the nominee for the Democrats. He is still the President of the United States of America!
Nevertrumper
September 24, 2024 at 7:27 am
Well, then by that ignorant logic, she’s already doing one hell of a job and I think we’ll keep her right where she’s at! Kamala, another 4 years!
Bobblehead Kammy
September 23, 2024 at 5:17 pm
Imagine a Republican ad with foul language. The soy boys would be crying to momma after they get the nails done. 🤷
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 5:27 pm
MAGA MARK, imagine a republican ad without lies, i can’t. what are you a snowflake, yeah, that’s the ticket.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 23, 2024 at 5:35 pm
Snowflake? That’s funny my stalker friend. You don’t know me. You show once again that you have no clue.
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 6:45 pm
MAGA MARK, your posts spell out an easily decipherable story of a fragile ego. punk, don’t tell me i don’t know you. BTW i’m not a stalker, that requires caring about someone enough to put out effort. if i was a stalker, you’d know it. i have given you a wide birth, humoring you, laughing at you, but not stalking. you are a typical maga mark. that means you are low info and easily conned.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 23, 2024 at 7:27 pm
Yup definitely a stalker. You want to call me a punk then I will call you a senile old man. Joe Biden 2. That should be your new sign in. Embrace it Joe B 2.
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 9:03 pm
MAGA MARK, you’re the punk, why should i care what a punk thinks, i don’t. it seems to me that it is hard for you to realize that you are on the wrong team and you are too stubborn to join the right team. liz cheney manned up and cut maga loose, why can’t you. does liz have more character than you, i think that’s it. you are a maga mark, you can call me any silly name you want, that’s what maga cultist do. call me joe b 2, i like joe, not as much as bernie, but i still like him. he’s a dem isn’t he, what’s not to like. marky, you call me anything your blessed heart tells you to sweetie. you are somewhat entertaining. when i get board with you, you won’t hear from me again. guys like you can be pretty boring.
James
September 23, 2024 at 11:09 pm
Rick Whitaker. Imagine a Dem liberal male who thinks for themselves rather than what they’ve been told to regurgitate by the DNC. Oh that’s right. They don’t exist.
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 1:33 pm
JAMES, i’m not a liberal. that is a gop term that they use to disparage good people. i’m not a dem either you fool. i’m an atheistic socialist. i don’t ” regurgitate” like you said. your posts however, are exact quotes from the maga cult playbook. imagine a maga cultist that knows the difference between fact and fiction, no, i can’t imagine that. james, enjoy the harris terms, you sound like you can use some joy.
Cat 5 Helene
September 23, 2024 at 6:40 pm
Mark Robinson disrespected all White women,and lots of White men gonna vote for him,so much you have respect for your mother
Jojo
September 23, 2024 at 5:48 pm
I LOVE SAM ELLIOT!!!
Be a man and vote for a woman
True that
Robert Marshall
September 23, 2024 at 7:38 pm
Yeah and watch America fall apart,great move.
Tom
September 24, 2024 at 7:25 am
Right, trump to the rescue 🤣 If you want to win the presidency, stop elevating morons like trump to be your standard bearer. I’d take a Nikki Haley or Kamala Harris over a trump any day of the week. It’s about time for the old white guys to bugger off and retire to their golf clubs or whatever they do.
Robert Marshall
September 23, 2024 at 7:46 pm
His name is now Sam Idiot.
KVillanueva
September 23, 2024 at 6:23 pm
Incidentally, it’s also the reason they are pushing the “Reproductive Rights” agenda. Reproductive Rights have not be taken away, they have just been passed from the Federal jurisdiction to the state jurisdiction, allowing “The people” of a state to decide what the law should be for their state. This is problematic for the Democrats because as long as it’s a state issue, they can not use it to manipulate the Federal election of President.
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 6:52 pm
Fun Fact: Women living in the United States of America had the right to make their own reproductive health decisions for more than 50 years.
That is no longer true – and in many states, that right has been taken away. Many young women today have less rights than their mothers. It is an important consideration because other rights are now up for debate – including marriage equality. Can you imagine your marriages being declared illegal depending on where you live?
ALL women in America should have the SAME basic rights. It’s quite simple.
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 9:17 pm
KVILLANUEVAEVA, when harris gets in, she can make abortion a federal right so you christian terrorist’ can’t steal peoples freedoms.
Nevertrumper
September 24, 2024 at 7:35 am
Except when the state elected officials put bans in place WITHOUT the vote of the people and then do everything in their power to block the people from being able to vote against their
bans. They tried this shit most recently in Missouri but ended up failing again and again and now the proposition WILL be on the ballot and their bullshit will be voted down, like it was in Kansas. Without gerrymandering, cheating, lying, and fear mongering Republicans would have
absolutely no control in anything, which is why they strong arm when they do have even the slightest upper hand.
cassandra was right
September 25, 2024 at 12:38 pm
Are “The people” individuals, or does “The people” mean the state government? Sounds like maybe you think you have an unalienable right to have a gun but a woman needs group permission to have an abortion! Hahaha! No.
Abortion rights have not been under federal jurisdiction. (Just like gun rights!)
FREEDOM! DEMOCRACY!
‘We the People’ decide!
Vote YES on 4!
Cat 5 Helene
September 23, 2024 at 6:46 pm
Texas jury find MAGA Liable for violating the KKK Act of 1871 Google Trump Train Trial
"E" [FKA ELVIS - FKA EARL]
September 23, 2024 at 7:39 pm
Dang Sam turned into a “Dook 4 Brains Leftist” most likely he had another Cowboy “Stump Break” his Sphincter like in that HomerTestical Movie “Broke Back Mountain”.
Oh well Sam was cool until he was not,
“E” [FKA ELVIS – FKA EARL]
Robert Marshall
September 23, 2024 at 7:40 pm
Use to like Sam Elliot,not anymore seeing he’s a Harris supporter.
"E" [FKA ELVIS - FKA EARL]
September 23, 2024 at 7:54 pm
Thank you Robert for your Sage Wisdom. I’m re-thinking this whole Sam issue Robert. Its likely the Dook 4 Brains Leftys kidnapped Sam and are forceing him to make these “Degrading Lincoln Project” Adds.
Robert have you ever heard Sam say “Get Over It”? …. Me neither, Robert….its gotta be a code Robert…..Sam’s Cry For Help!!!!
Robert, you and me gonna get some horses and Ride In to their “DOOK CAMP” a-blasting our 6 Shooters “PEW PEW PEW…PEW PEW PEW…..and save Good ‘Ole Sam,
Thanks Robert,
“E” [FKA ELVIS – FKA EARL]
Truth Only
September 25, 2024 at 12:03 pm
It’s obvious that we have had way too much of of this trump experience.
Time to turn the page ,even close the book on the total negative effects before we just become numb to destruction,just like trump.
Jim Cantore.
September 23, 2024 at 8:04 pm
Don’t forget Rick Steves. I’m no longer buying his books. He’s from Kalifornia. I should have figured.🤣
Bobblehead Kammy
September 23, 2024 at 8:07 pm
Agreed. No more Rick Steves support from me either. Oh and I’m throwing away all of my Taylor Swift 8 tracks and cassettes. 🤣
Elaine Jackson
September 24, 2024 at 12:16 pm
I am sure Taylor Swift will not be able to sleep!!
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 8:12 pm
No, he’s from Washington State. And he’s a very nice guy who has done a lot to build bridges of understanding among people by promoting travel as the best education.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 23, 2024 at 8:14 pm
Born in Kalifornia and raised in Northern Kalifornia (Washington State). My bad.🤣
Michael K
September 23, 2024 at 8:09 pm
Dick Cheney, along with more than 700 National Security leaders from Republican and Democratic administrations, also support Vice President Harris. Nearly half of Trump’s former cabinet members do not support Trump – nor does his vice president (Pence). Says something when your VP doesn’t even support you. May have had something to do with the effort to hang Mike Pence on January 6.
rick whitaker
September 23, 2024 at 9:22 pm
ROBERT MARSHALL, you maga cultist can hate harris all you want, but after she gets elected will you still have the balls to wear those silly red maga hats in public. i hope you do, it will show us who you are.
Nevertrumper
September 24, 2024 at 7:37 am
Awww, I’m sure he and his mountain of money care so deeply about your ignorant opinion 🙄
Phil Morton
September 24, 2024 at 6:00 am
Good ad. They should do more of these. Sam Elliott rocks!
Bobblehead Kammy
September 24, 2024 at 10:07 am
Have to ask. At 80 years old does Sam Elliott still have his mental capabilities or is he senile like Joe?
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 10:19 am
MAGA MARK, we all know from your many posts that you are a rabid ageist, i see you haven’t changed.
Bobblehead Kammy
September 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm
I have to ask. Have you been tested for Alzheimer’s? 😜
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 1:47 pm
MAGA MARK, what a childish and incipiently sophomoric statement. it fits your repertoire of slights and mindless trivial pap of maga lie soup.
Dan Owen
September 24, 2024 at 1:36 pm
By the way, it has NOTHING to do with her being a woman, and EVERYTHING to do with her being a liberal Democrat, who amongst other leftist things, will continue to allow our country to be flooded by the third-world!
Kathy
September 24, 2024 at 3:36 pm
This country is not ready for a female for a President ( white or black ). You people need to get over in the past how he may have treated some women. That has nothing to do with defending our Country and you would let this country be flushed down the toilet because of your hatred for Trump. Other countries will be laughing harder if she is elected and will have no respect this country just like Biden has been for the last4 years. Plus she won’t be running this country, she will be another puppet like Biden. Elliott is a trader and he is another actor added to my list I won’t be watch past present or future watching their movies.
Michael K
September 26, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Past is prologue.
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 4:09 pm
.KATHY, you do realize you are rooting for a crazy man over a sane woman. kathy, you give other women a bad rap. screw you witch
My Take
September 24, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Imagine how well the Republicans would be doing now had they nominated a competent decent candidate.
A woman VP candidate would have been OK for vote widening, but not necessary. Just not a foul kook.
Kathy
September 24, 2024 at 6:08 pm
MAGA! Trump47!
Choice is clear.
Closed borders!
Stand and defend Israel!
No harassing of the Jews!
Energy Independence!
Drill, baby, Drill!
Tariffs on Imports!
Open Keystone Pipeline!
Doesn’t sell America out!
Abortion remains a state issue.
Quit using tax payers money to
SUPPORT ILLEGALS
AMERICA FIRST!
MAGA SUPPORTER!
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 8:20 pm
KATHY, so you are going to vote for harris, how nice. thank you so much.
The Sage "E" [FKA ELVIS - FKA EARL]
September 24, 2024 at 8:36 pm
This is a “Rescue” like when Buzz LightYear got kidnapped by that bad boy’s little sister and was forced to have Tea Partys with her and was Brain Washed to think that he (BUZZ) was Mrs. Nesbitt.
Sam Elliott has been kidnapped by the Lincoln Project Dweebs in the same evil manner.
Just like Woody and that Slinky Dog went on a Rescue Mission & saved BuzzLightyear … me, The Sage “E” [FKA ELVIS – FKA EARL] & my Besty Rick Whittaker are “Going Into The Lion’s Den” to Rescue Sam Elliott from those evil, twisted, Lincoln Project Dweebs.
Rick, Lets Roll Out, my man. We are gonna need your Seal Training to slip into their “Evil Lair” and Rescue The Sage Sam Elliott.
I’ll be outside your house at 0:600 to Roll Out.
The Sage “E” [FKA ELVIS – FKA EARL]
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 8:48 pm
LOSER
The Sage "E" [FKA ELVIS - FKA EARL]
September 24, 2024 at 9:29 pm
0:600
rick whitaker
September 24, 2024 at 9:42 pm
LOSER
Vote Blue
September 25, 2024 at 1:17 pm
Hey Rick Whitaker, thank you for not backing down from all these idiots! Keep fighting the good fight brother!
Richard Shaw
September 25, 2024 at 11:51 am
It’s not prejudice that you need to suspend to vote for Harris, one would have to suspend critical thought.
Michael K
September 26, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Even the Wall Street Journal says the Trump economic “plan” is pure nonsense.
rick whitaker
September 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm
RICHARD SHAW , you sure are not like george bernard shaw the critical thinker. he said “progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything”. harris represents change in many ways. BTW, you are full of crap. you are no doubt a sexist AND racist.
Vote Blue
September 25, 2024 at 1:13 pm
Gullible tRumpers:
A draft dodger who called dead US servicemen “ suckers and losers”, who cheated with a porn star, doesn’t pay his taxes, stiffed every contractor or person who ever lent him money, a convicted rapist, 34 time FELON says vote for me.
Oh, that’s rich.
GO KAMALA 💙💙💙💙💙
Brian G. Lowery
September 25, 2024 at 3:09 pm
How are you voting for “change” to vote for the essential incumbent ?