When you think Caitlin Clark, the first thing that comes to mind is her dazzling 3-point shots, right? Well, think again, because now, it’s not just her scoring prowess that’s got people talking. It’s her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, and his political choices that have WNBA fans dribbling all over social media.
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s not-so-secret weapon, just bagged her first-ever AP Player of the Week honor. You’d think that’s what everyone would be focusing on, right? Nope! Instead, it’s Connor McCaffery, former Iowa Hawkeye and now, apparently, Kamala Harris’s biggest fan. McCaffery’s very public love for the Democratic Party, and his unabashed support for Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention, has the internet buzzing louder than a finals game in overtime.
Now, let’s get this straight: Clark, who’s been laser-focused on pulling the Indiana Fever out of their season-long slump, hasn’t said a peep about her political leanings. Yet, thanks to her boyfriend’s enthusiasm for Team Blue, everyone and their grandma is speculating about which way Clark’s political compass points.
Picture this: Caitlin Clark, having just led the Fever to back-to-back wins with double-digit margins for the first time all season, is now caught up in a political firestorm she didn’t even light. Fans on social media are suddenly more interested in her voting record than her shooting percentage. Meanwhile, Connor’s out here casually sharing his political faves like he’s handing out candy on Halloween, and the internet is losing it.
But here’s the kicker: while the world debates if Caitlin’s jersey might as well be blue, she’s too busy breaking ankles on the court to care. And really, why should she? With the playoffs in sight, the last thing she needs is to be dragged into a political crossfire just because her boyfriend’s got a thing for Kamala.
Let’s be real—does it even matter? Clark’s been nothing short of a revelation this season, single-handedly boosting the WNBA’s ratings, social media presence, and merchandise sales. Whether she’s red, blue, or somewhere in between, her game speaks louder than any ballot box.
But in this era of social media sleuthing, where fans can’t decide if they’re more obsessed with an athlete’s game or their Instagram stories, Clark’s silence on the matter is probably the wisest move. Let’s face it, Caitlin Clark could announce tomorrow that she’s running for office, and we’d all still be more interested in how many points she dropped on the Lynx last night.
So, as the Fever continue their march towards the playoffs, WNBA fans can keep guessing where Clark’s political loyalties lie. But one thing’s for sure—come game time, all eyes will be on the court, where Clark does her real talking.