Sky pundit has voted for on this 12 months’s US presidential election – including that it’s the first time she has ever gone to the polls.
The previous NASCAR and driver, who was a pundit on Sky Sports activities’ protection of the US Grand Prix in Austin final weekend, with Trump’s working mate two weeks in the past in North Carolina.
The 42-year-old, who’s the one girl to ever win an IndyCar Collection race, revealed her early vote on her Instagram web page on Wednesday, saying: “I voted right now, for the primary time.
“I made a rule for myself that if I didn’t vote I couldn’t have an opinion in regards to the consequence, as a result of I didn’t earn that proper.
“Not this time. I voted for Donald Trump and I can’t wait to have him make America nice once more!
“Thanks Stephal Vorson for strolling me by way of the method! Anybody that is aware of what to do… assist them vote and vote early!”
Patrick had, earlier this week, appeared on Fox Information to elucidate her reasoning for backing Republican nominee Trump.
“It appears like voting for Donald Trump is just like the vote of purpose,” she mentioned. “It’s just like the rational, cheap selection.
“There’s a distinction positively between the way in which that women and men are voting, and I feel perhaps one of many the reason why ladies are having a tougher time with the vote is simply his [Trump’s] persona.
“That’s the commonest reply you hear from folks. ‘I simply can’t vote for him.’ I don’t suppose that’s a ok purpose. You don’t need to go to dinner with him. You simply have to love the nation that you simply dwell in.’
“I really feel like most of all, although, what this nation could possibly be if he will get into workplace, with all of the wonderful, good people who find themselves supporting him, I really feel prefer it cannot solely make America nice once more however make America larger than it’s ever been.”
Patrick additionally defined why she has by no means voted in a US election earlier than, saying: “It’s not one thing I’m happy with, however it’s true.
“To elucidate myself barely, one of many guidelines I had for myself in all of previous elections it doesn’t matter what’s occurred is I mentioned, ‘Look, if I don’t vote, it doesn’t imply I don’t have an opinion, however I’m not going to inform anybody about it. I don’t have an issue with something, I can’t complain something as a result of I didn’t do my half.’
“And for therefore lengthy, racing was all I did. It was my solely focus. I didn’t have time or power to actually perceive politics even.”
Patrick is predicted to be within the F1 paddock on punditry duties for Sky once more this weekend in Mexico Metropolis.
