On Saturday, the cast of “The West Wing” visited Wisconsin to support the Harris Waltz team's early voting push. The actors made stops in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Madison, Wisconsin.
Actor Bradley Whitford launches on-site discussion with voters alongside Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Mary McCormack and Richard Seeff.
“Go to the game. Make a real contribution,” Sheen said. said while encouraging voters. “If it's a downswing, at least you've hit the shot. Just don't watch the pitch go by.”
The rest of his speech touched on policy initiatives such as climate change and gun control.
“Global warming is a clear and present danger to the health and well-being of this planet and its people. If you care about that, join the game,” Sheen added. “If you're tired of the gun lobby throwing around words like personal freedoms that no one wants, join this game.”
He called on voters to vote and express their opinions.
“I want the NRA to remember that gun control isn't about taking away guns, it's about stopping guns from taking away our children,” he told Wisconsin voters. .
Former President Trump has a 0.3 point lead in the state, according to a poll compiled by Hill/Decision Desk Headquarters.
Sheen, a lifelong Democrat, previously described some Trump supporters as “MAGA vigilantes” and warned of possible voter suppression during the 2024 election.
In September, First Lady Jill Biden hosted an event at the White House to commemorate the show's 25th anniversary.
The Hill has reached out to Harris' campaign for further comment.
