During a recent episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Charles Barkley shared his uncertainty about who he’ll vote for in the upcoming presidential election. However, he entertained the idea of seeing Stephen A. Smith himself on the ballot. Barkley expressed his frustration with the prospect of a Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump rematch and welcomed Smith’s hypothetical candidacy.
When Smith asked Barkley if he would vote for him, Barkley didn’t hesitate to say yes. He praised Smith for his perceived lack of malice and agenda, qualities Barkley values in a candidate. Despite potential disagreements on certain issues, Barkley believes in supporting someone with integrity, even if they don’t align perfectly with his views.
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Barkley’s inclination towards Smith as a candidate was unexpected, especially considering Barkley’s previous criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, Barkley emphasized the importance of transparency and sincerity in politics, qualities he sees in Smith. Even if Newsom were to be considered, Barkley still hinted at favoring Smith due to his perceived authenticity.
Although Smith has toyed with the idea of running for president in the past, he has since distanced himself from politics. Despite this, there is growing interest in Smith’s potential involvement in political matters, with Barkley among those encouraging him to engage further. While Smith may not pursue the presidency, his influence in politics could potentially expand in the future.
