Campaignwatch: Music Stars Take Sides in Close Democratic Race
- Posted on Feb 29th 2008 6:30PM by Kim Davis
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Since the beginning of the race, the flip-flopping lead between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have had political analysts gleefully marveling at the record-breaking turnout in state primaries. But after a recent big run from the Obama camp, it's down to the wire for Clinton this Tuesday, March 4, when primaries in Texas and Ohio may very well seal the fate of the former first lady, who trails her opponent by more than 100 delegates.
And so, the battle surges forward. If there's one thing that's certain about this year's Democratic race, it's that America really cares this time around. Not only has John Q. Voter stepped up to the plate, but many musicians have voiced their allegiances this year, which has us noticing some trends. For example, seasoned divas are pulling for homegirl Hillary. Madonna, Cher, Janet Jackson and Carole King have all sided with the former first lady. Meanwhile, rockers seem firmly planted in the Obama camp, with names like Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Morrissey, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Win Butler of Arcade Fire Baracking out.
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Paulat 3-02-2008
Who really cares who these people support. They really have the best interests of the country at heart, Yea right. All these people really care about is themselves and their image.
mary dunhamat 3-02-2008
we can have music idols and movie idols but they are not..... the american voters .. I live in a state that still has the klan... (dam them)... and woodsmen who only vote for men... so its a republican in the white house for 4 more and thats reality .. and you can take that to the bank america
Ben Bellat 3-22-2008
There's very little difference between Mcain and Clinton. She's essentially a Republican. She's cold and callased which makes it even more odd that she has the support of so many women. Obama is the only true Democrat left in the race. Remember Clinton voted in favor of the war when the public favored it. She's spineless an will sway with public opinion. She has no convictions.
Mike Josephat 3-02-2008
Anyone want to bet that AOl doesn't bother to do a column on which Republican's the "stars" are voting for?
C J Dunmoreat 4-18-2008
AOL's funny that they report this breathlessly. These people are generally uninformed and not all that bright to begin with. What does that say for AOL.
jec7906721at 3-02-2008
ITS NICE TO KNOW THAT CHER AND OTHERS HAVE A GOOD HEAD ON. WHY IS OBAMA LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVIE OF HIS LIFE AND HAS ALREADY TALKED TO WILL SMITH ABOUT IT AND HIS WIFE WHO SAYS SHE IS FINALLY PROUD TO BE A AMERICAN GET REAL FOLKS HILLARY ALL THE WAY
maryat 3-02-2008
Hey... mike joesph is the only one who is really getting it.... you got my vote mike
maryat 3-02-2008
hey... I want a husband that can lie to the grand jury and get away with it too!!... riiiight
iddottawat 3-02-2008
CHER'S AND MADONNA's MOTHERS ARE WHO.RES AND THEIR PUSSIES STINK!
Kissnat 3-02-2008
Who give a rat's ass who these 'people' are 'for'? ~ most of them won't even be voting... yeesh!
Decisions are made by those who show up!
patty queenat 3-02-2008
please, dont let that lying about sex stop his reputation as a great president...he staightened out this country just to have bush mess it up again....Mary you must have been burned by a man so bad you hate bill for it...let it go
gilmoregirl93at 3-02-2008
Actress Lauren Graham is supporting Hilary.
Georgeat 3-02-2008
Like anyone cares who Janet Jackson is pulling for,she is dumber than her brother lol.
Richat 3-02-2008
Beb Bell:
"There's very little difference between Mcain and Clinton. She's essentially a Republican." Are you serious? Do you have any intelligence at all? Clinton is closer to a Communist than a Republican. Most of you "Democrat" supporters are tools. Make yourself smarter. Don't let your stupidity shine through, especially Obama supporters.
maryat 3-02-2008
"I did not have sex with that woman" (doesn't smoke cigars either)...Right Bill ...sure and your and good an faithful spouse too... hillary you are all done honey. Its off to the ranch girlfriend.
patty queenat 3-02-2008
hasnt anyone noticed they are hiding michelle obama now that her true colors are coming out??? people just see what they want to see i guess..she is not anything like jackie o tho and Im not talking just skin color....Jackie O was a classy ,proud, fashion queen, articulate lady who knew 6 languages....she was impeccable with her speeches and michell aint no jackie o!!!
patty queenat 3-02-2008
when I heard about the cigar thing....I giggled because that means hes a freak in the bed and a damn good lover!!!
maryat 3-02-2008
well... patty.. no queen here.. but I love a faithful man and gotta love a president who tells the Truth ... the law is the law honey.. even in the State of Maine.. we are old fashioned here. Can't.. help the fact that the men folk here vote for men... but give them a mans man and they will be all over it!
Staceyat 3-02-2008
DO you people even get it? Our votes may count in the primaries but they essentially do not in the actual election. Ever hear of the electoral college? Our votes go to our electorate. The member of the electoral college then votes. FOR WHO THEY CHOOSE. Why do you think Bush won the election without winning the popular vote twice? Wake up.
iddottawat 3-02-2008
Cher's and Madonna's mothers are whor.s and their pussies stink! Whoever adores, idolizes movies stars are morons, idiots.