Dolly for President

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A photograph of Dolly Parton wearing yellow with her signature blonde hair in the center surrounded by a red border with white stars; the bottom section is blue with bold white text.

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Though she has never run for office, Dolly Parton became the kind of public figure fans imagined as a perfect leader: kind, resilient, generous, and down-to-earth. Over the decades, she has won admiration not just for her music but also for her philanthropy and humor, making her one of the most loved celebrities in the world. The slogan “Dolly for President” reflects a wish for a leader who embodies positivity and compassion rather than politics. Buttons like this have become popular among fans because they combine humor and affection with the familiar style of campaign memorabilia. 

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BBC. (2020). How Dolly Parton became the world’s best-loved celebrity. BBC Culture. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201204-how-dolly-parton-became-the-worlds-best-loved-celebrity

Heller, S. (2022). The Daily Heller: Buttonmania! PRINT. https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-buttonmania/

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