After many winners and judges, some more forgettable than others, “American Idol” has finally ended. In addition to allowing young singers to reach stardom, its final season also gave President Obama a chance to make an appeal about the importance of voting.
The popular reality show contest does not have an age requirement for voting, and can be done from the comfort of one’s home over the phone or even texting. Fans can also vote for their favorite as many times as they want, and it’s all legal.
Obama still saw enough of a connection between “Idol” voting and election voting, as he noted in a pre-recorded tape:
For over a decade, this show has motivated millions of young Americans to vote, often and with enthusiasm. We should do the same in our lives as citizens of this country we love. Voting is the most fundamental and sacred right of our democracy.
He also saw the chance to push for easier voting tactics when he expressed: “I believe it should be almost as easy as voting on ‘American Idol,’ and we’re working on that.”
