American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi says she’ll totally support her dad Joe DioGuardi’s Republican bid for the senate , even though where politics is concerned, they’ve had their differences. “We don’t always agree on every issue,” she told the Post , equivocating when questioned about her party allegiance. “To me, it’s not whether he’s a Republican or Democrat or if I’m a Republican or Democrat. We have our opinions,” she said. “I vote based on the candidate.” DioGuardi says her dad is a smart guy; 25 years ago he even “predicted the deficit was way more than what they [Congress] said.” Still she won’t be campaigning for him because she’s pretty busy. “If I have one more job, I will fall apart,” said the “Idol” decider and songwriter.

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"Idol" Judge Unenthusiastically Endorses Dad’s Senate Bid