BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN had said he planned to stay out of the 2012 election but these are worrying times and the race is getting closer.
So ''The Boss'' will be coming back to rally support for the US President, Barack Obama, his campaign has announced.
Springsteen will join the former president Bill Clinton in Parma, in the crucial swing state of Ohio, on Thursday. An Obama campaign news release said Mr Clinton would ''lay out a clear picture of the economic choice'' Americans face in this election.
And Springsteen? ''His appearance will help with our get out the vote effort in these critical swing states and we are thrilled with his ongoing support,'' said Jim Messina, Mr Obama's campaign manager.
After the Parma appearance, Springsteen will head to Ames, Iowa, for another rally/concert for the President. Iowa is also considered a crucial state for Mr Obama to win.
Springsteen campaigned for Senator John Kerry during his presidential bid in 2004 and he came out again, to better results, for Mr Obama in 2008. But he said afterwards that he would stay out of the 2012 cycle.
Few people believed him, not only because Springsteen performed during the inauguration festivities for Mr Obama in 2009, but because his presence has been felt this year at every Obama campaign rally.
I remember one of the last campaigns, where the Dems had people lie Springsteen etc, and the Reps had "Billy Joe Buckhide and the good old boys" or someone.
Who are the reps rolling out this time?
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:06 pm
by Sue U
Kid Rock and Hank Williams, Jr.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:13 pm
by Gob
I've never seen the point of Kid Rock, what does he actually do?
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:17 pm
by Lord Jim
I always rely on pop singers for political insight....
And of course when I need I need a medical opinion, I always consult a ballet dancer....
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:27 pm
by Gob
The latter would explain a lot.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:36 pm
by rubato
I knew a belly dancer who was a terrific healer.
She could lie on her back with two rows of quarters on her belly and turn them over individually or all at once with just her belly muscles.
I never got tired of watching that.
yrs,
rubato
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:51 am
by Jarlaxle
Gob wrote:I've never seen the point of Kid Rock, what does he actually do?
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Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:00 am
by Gob
So "Kid Rock" sings kiddy pop, unoriginal kiddy pop at that....
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:59 am
by Sean
The saddest thing of all is that Billy Powell played piano for him on that song and AFAIK it was the last thing he recorded.
The man deserved better.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:40 pm
by dgs49
Approximate number of independent voters who will come to Bam-bam because of this development?
Apporoximate number of Dems who will vote now who wouldn't have before?
People who will go to Bam-bam rallies where Springsteen performs, who wouldn't have gone otherwise?
People who look to fading rock performers for political advice?
I'm not seeing many big numbers here.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:09 pm
by Gob
But there again, no one ever claimed this was about "big numbers" or any numbers for that matter.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:34 pm
by Jarlaxle
Gob wrote:So "Kid Rock" sings kiddy pop, unoriginal kiddy pop at that....
That wasn't intended to be original...it was a tribute to Lynrd Skynrd. (Who he toured with.)
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:39 pm
by dales
Ted Nugent and Mitt Romney
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:55 am
by Jarlaxle
And the "shittiest Photoshop of 2012" award goes to...
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:57 am
by Guinevere
And actually, Springsteen lost fans for taking such a definite political stance last go-round. So good for him for continuing to put himself out there!
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:18 am
by Sean
Jarlaxle wrote:
Gob wrote:So "Kid Rock" sings kiddy pop, unoriginal kiddy pop at that....
That wasn't intended to be original...it was a tribute to Lynrd Skynrd. (Who he toured with.)
It was still shite though...
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:12 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
Guinevere wrote:And actually, Springsteen lost fans for taking such a definite political stance last go-round. So good for him for continuing to put himself out there!
Oh yeah, he put himself "out there". If you think his "bottom line" took any kind of hit for his political stance, you overestimate is presuasiveness, and so does he.
I don't look to rock stars for what/who I should vote for. I look to them for some music. Thier political veiws persuade me not one bit and even if I oppose their views, it will not persuade me to not listen to thier music. Likewise with film stars. Shut your mouth and compose music or act. If you want into politics then take the leap. It takes a lot of money, but then again, you already have that.but oh wait, I might have to spend my own?
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:55 pm
by Sue U
Jarlaxle wrote:
Gob wrote:So "Kid Rock" sings kiddy pop, unoriginal kiddy pop at that....
That wasn't intended to be original...it was a tribute to Lynrd Skynrd. (Who he toured with.)
Sounds like Warren Zevon to me.
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:58 pm
by MajGenl.Meade
Kid Rock is a waste of oxygen
Re: Springsteen's in!!
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:04 pm
by Sue U
oldr_n_wsr wrote:I don't look to rock stars for what/who I should vote for. I look to them for some music. Thier political veiws persuade me not one bit and even if I oppose their views, it will not persuade me to not listen to thier music. Likewise with film stars. Shut your mouth and compose music or act. If you want into politics then take the leap. It takes a lot of money, but then again, you already have that.but oh wait, I might have to spend my own?
That's the great thing about America, oldr. Everyone is allowed to have and express a political opinion. Why should the opinions of musicians, actors, plumbers, lawyers or insurance salesmen be discounted merely because of what they do for a living? Are politicians the only ones who can express an opinion on public issues? And not everyone who has an opinion need go into politics personally in order to express that view. Why don't you say the same thing about Charles and David Koch, who use their considerable wealth to promote their political opinions without actually running for office?
