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Elton John to raise money for Clinton
« on: March 17, 2008, 02:18:19 PM »
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5123155&mesg_id=5123155

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Elton John to raise money for Clinton
Posted by Algorem on Mon Mar-17-08 01:25 PM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/mar/17/uselections2008.hillaryclinton1

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Within minutes of the announcement, there were protests from bloggers on various US political sites about the involvement of a non-American in the election campaign.

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The fundraiser was born out of the close ties between Elton John and Bill Clinton established through their joint work in fighting HIV/AIDS.


While there is no polling evidence that celebrity endorsements influence voters, both Clinton and Barack Obama regularly release the names of the latest actor, sports personality or other well-known figure who have offered support.

The biggest draw so far has been Jack Nicholson, who reprised his role as a marine commander in A Few Good Men for an ad supporting Clinton...

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Gee, will Lady Di be there?
Posted by Stephanie on Mon Mar-17-08 01:27 PM

They should put the BeeGees on the bill too. And Boy George.

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You're Using The Death Of A Great Woman As Fodder For Your Stupid Joke?
Posted by OPERATIONMINDCRIME on Mon Mar-17-08 01:30 PM

God are you disgusting.

Go OMC Go!   :lmao:
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