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Mark Ruffalo endorsed Harris for the US election and lashed out at Trump for “ignoring and disrespecting” the Native people.
Marvel Cinematic Universe star Mark Ruffalo (Left), Vice President Kamala Harris (Right) | Image/File (AFP)
As the US presidential election draws closer, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Mark Ruffalo underscored the importance of Native American votes in the swing states while voicing his support for Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Ruffalo, known for his role as Bruce Banner, the Hulk, said, “We are just actors, the Native people have real superpowers. And with this election being so close, the Native vote could save our democracy.”
Sharing a recorded video of a conversation on X, Ruffalo wrote, “Excited to share this new video to get out the Native vote, which can win elections in many swing states.”
He further urged the native Americans to bring their two relatives to the polls, in a bid to “triple the Native vote for Harris.” The Democratic candidate has been pitted against Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump in a dead heat.
The endorsement comes just two days ahead of the much-anticipated election day, which will follow a chaotic and highly polarized campaign cycle that featured two assassination attempts against Trump and President Biden exiting the race.
Ruffalo Hits Out At Trump
Endorsing Harris for the US election, Ruffalo lashed out at Trump for “ignoring and disrespecting” the Native people which makes up around 2 per cent of the US population, according to a report.
The states with the highest percentage of Native Americans are Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Montana, and North Dakota, the report showed.
“Trump doesn’t care about Native people and also doesn’t respect them. This election could impact the money that the tribal nations receive from the federal government, and support in healthcare and infrastructure. All these are at risk right now,” the Marvel star said.
The endorsement from the Marvel star comes after recent polling data showed Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris in every swing state by narrow margins.
The survey conducted of likely American voters by AtlasIntel revealed that Republican nominee Trump is leading against Democratic Harris in North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
What Are Swing States?
Historically, the seven swing states of America have never aligned with any of the two parties- Republican and Democratic- and could sway either way.
The seven states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—account for 93 electoral college votes. Pennsylvania has the most at 19 votes, followed by Georgia and North Carolina, each with 16, and Michigan with 15.
Swing states, known as battleground states, are defined by their unpredictable voting behaviours, frequently changing between Democratic and Republican candidates. They feature a diverse array of demographic groups, economic interests, and cultural perspectives, resulting in shifting voter preferences from one election to another.
