Did Elvis vote

[Supertigre]

With all the elections over now.I was wondering did Elvis manage to get out to vote ? Is there any info on his political choice and was he a registered voter in the state of Tennessee?. I can only imagine he would have had to have an absentee ballot but you never know with Elvis,he may have gone out into the crowds.
I know he went to visit Nixon and was known to call Carter for help ,but did he vote for either of these? since they both represent different political parties!:cold:.

[shelley.m.]

Somehow,I doubt that Elvis could have be bothered with voting in his lifetime.

[Getlo]

Elvis never voted once in his entire life, nor was he a registered voter.

Shame on him for that.

[cbg84]

I'm not registered

[dstrattenfan]

He never voted because he was afraid that the info would get out and hurt his career. I wonder if Parker may have suggested to E that he not vote.

[elvispresleytheking]

I know he respected presidents (i.e. Kennedy, Nixon, Carter) and truly loved them, but I'm not sure if he ever voted.

[Getlo]

He never voted because he was afraid that the info would get out and hurt his career.

No. Voting is private; there is no way the information would have been leaked.


I wonder if Parker may have suggested to E that he not vote.

Highly unlikely, for the reason stated above.

Like a lot of Americans, Elvis could not be bothered to vote. He wasn't a very political animal at all.

[Merry]

With regard to voting, like a lot of us, the private Elvis would have been perhaps, different from the public Elvis, and not want to discuss private matters, makes sense, doesn't it? Reading Marty Lacker's thoughts on politics, I wouldn't be surprised if they all had animated discussions, in private.

Like sex is/was supposed to be private, lol, with regard to people finding about about voting preferences, who knows? I would hope not, but if people kept and tried to sell a paper cup that Elvis may or may not have touched for a fortune, who knows. Again, hope not, but they wouldn't leave him alone.

[dstrattenfan]

No. Voting is private; there is no way the information would have been leaked.

Information CAN be leaked. There is no 100% guarantee that his voting info wouldn't have been leaked. Other than just not participating in the voting process. And that is just what he did.

I'm not saying ur wrong, but I did read that in a book. I know not all books are accurate, but I strongly believe he could have felt that, if the info did get out he would lose fans. And we all know they were everything to him

[Unchained Melody]

Maybe he just wasn't interested in voting...therefore, he didn't...simple really.

[dstrattenfan]

I found this in an old thread about Kathy Westmoorelands book

Politics

Elvis was primarily a strong conservative, tempered with a compassionate liberalism. He was patriotic to a fault and believed in giving back to his country a share of what had been given to him (so he was never involved in tax reduction, avoidance or minimisation schemes). He also thought it was important to support the President regardless of his political party. Elvis didn't think it was right to take a political stand in public on issues and use his influence to mould public opinion.

[Getlo]

I strongly believe he could have felt that, if the info did get out he would lose fans. And we all know they were everything to him

Hmm.

And in 1953, when he became eligible to vote - and before he was famous - how does your theory stack up then?

[dstrattenfan]

Hmm.

And in 1953, when he became elligible to vote - and before he was famous - how does your theory stack up then?

Dude I'm not going to argue with u! Because that is what u want.

I just posted that because I found it in past threads, it was relevant to the topic and I am leaving at that!

[Unchained Melody]

Hmm.

And in 1953, when he became eligible to vote - and before he was famous - how does your theory stack up then?

Agreed Getlo don't think that had anything to do with it.

As for him not wanting to discuss his political beliefs in public like on June 9th 1972 MSG Press Conference when he declinded to discuss his political beliefs he kindly declinded...that was an instance where he probably felt it would divide his fan base had he went public with his politcal stand point so i think he just kept it to himself..

[SleepyJack]

Of course he didn`t vote......Rock`n`Rollers aren`t allowed to vote man......It`s too SQUARE baby!.......then again...I`ll bet that Bono does......but he`s a not a real person.....Hee hee...I`m arguing with myself!......Just goes to show you Jack....politics aint no good for the mojo....an` `fore y`all ask...yeah, I`m fine.:lol::lol::lol::lol: