(Image Source: Perez Hilton)

BY MADISON MACK

ANCHOR LAUREN ZIMA

Kelly Clarkson’s Twitter endorsement of Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul last week was first met with some harsh criticism and even a few boos from fans. But, it looks like she may have picked up more than she lost. HLN reports.

“When she announced her support for GOP hopeful Ron Paul, her sales shot up 442%! That took Stronger from number 38 to seven on Amazon’s sales list. In the review section, some people even admitted they were buying it because of her Paul endorsement. “

On fan sites like Daily Paul, the candidate’s supporters organized a quote “music bomb” after getting wind of Clarkson’s tweet.

“Let's return Kelly some love today by getting her latest album back into the top 10. … Maybe the small surge in sales will be noticed by other musicians who are skeptical or afraid to come out in support.”

A few hours after Clarkson’s tweet, singer Michelle Branch responded -- saying she supports Paul, too. Now, a blogger for Mediaite wonders if even more musicians will follow suit in hopes of sales.

“Given the significant boost in sales for the singer, one wonders whether other Republican public figures will try to court the Rep. Paul constituency, too. And not just Michelle Branch.”

And what does this mean for Paul? Perez Hilton questions if the spike means much for Paul’s popularity.

“Crazy! Could this be a sign of the times - a foreshadowing when it comes to the presidential race in 2012?? Or did her sales increase just because her name was in the news??”

But, a writer for Popbytes says -- either way -- don’t take celebrity involvement in politics so seriously.

“She’s not a political analyst and doesn’t claim to be one. …. Stop pretending like celebrities are political savvy. They’re just normal people who, for various reasons, you’re intimately aware of. Whoever they do or do not vote for isn’t my concern.”