UPDATE: Fans unite for Barry Sanders-Garth Brooks presidential ticket after jersey snafu

Contrary to popular belief, Garth Brooks wasn’t supporting Bernie Sanders when he wore Barry Sanders’ No. 20 jersey during a concert in Detroit.

But he would throw his support behind the Hall of Fame running back.

Sanders, Barry that is, weighed in on one of the more ridiculous controversies in recent memory on Friday when he jokingly tweeted at the country music superstar asking him if he wanted to be his vice president for a 2020 run for office. The tweet includes that hashtag #Number20for2020.

And Garth said yes!

Hey @BarrySanders I would run any race with you! #Number20for2020 HA!!! love you pal, g https://t.co/1a5d0CiwSP — Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) February 28, 2020

It’s the latest development in a nonsensical controversy that started when thousands of Garth Brooks fans mistakenly assumed the country legend wore the No. 20 Barry Sanders jersey during a concert at Ford Field, you know where the Detroit Lions play, in support of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

He was not, but this has certainly been amusing.

It’s also something people could get behind. And even though it will never happen, the Lions are also onboard for their candidate to run in the G.O.A.T. party.

Who else would vote for a Barry Sanders-Garth Brooks presidential ticket?

And maybe Barry Sanders should return the favor and wear some Garth Brooks gear?

Brooks is currently on a stadium tour. Check out upcoming dates here, and search for tickets on Ticketmaster or StubHub.

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