Pretty sure I read he endorsed Obuma.
Opinion: Merle Haggard, who likes Obama, compliments him by saying, ‘I think he knows he’s in over his head’
DEC. 29, 2010 5:55 PM PT
https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/top-of-the-ticket/story/2010-12-29/opinion-merle-haggard-who-likes-obama-compliments-him-by-saying-i-think-he-knows-hes-in-over-his-head