Dolly Parton Says She Did Not Make Presidential Endorsement

Dolly Parton has clarified her comments about this year’s presidential candidates after numerous media outlets said that Parton had endorsed Hillary Clinton.

In a story published on June 24 on the New York Times website, the following exchange was published:

How do you feel about a female presidential nominee?

Well, I think that that would be wonderful. Hillary might make as good a president as anybody ever has. I think no matter if it’s Hillary or Donald Trump, we’re gonna be plagued with PMS either way — presidential mood swings! But I personally think a woman would do a great job. I think Hillary’s very qualified. So if she gets it, I’ll certainly be behind her.

In her statement released on Tuesday (July 5), Parton said:

“This morning while I was watching the news I saw many reports that I had endorsed Hillary Clinton. My comment about supporting a woman in the White House was taken out of context. I have not endorsed Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump. I try not to get political but if I am, I might as well just run myself ’cause I’ve got the hair for it, it’s huge, and they could always use more boobs in the race. But seriously, I have not decided who I’m voting for, but no matter what we’re gonna be suffering from PMS, Presidential Mood Swings.” — Dolly Parton