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Springsteen, Bon Jovi to Join Obama Thursday?
August 25, 2008 2:02 PM
From ABC News' Rick Klein, author of The Note: It's his life, and he's born to run. And it doesn't get much bigger than this.
The Rocky Mountain News is the latest to report confirmation of a rampant rumor in Denver: That Bruce Springsteen is planning a brief acoustic set Thursday night from Invesco Field, from the same stage that Sen. Barack Obama will receive the nomination.
That would make it a big Jersey night: Jon Bon Jovi is also slated to perform that night.
Surely "The Rising" needs to be on Springsteen's play list -- it gets played at just about every Obama campaign event these days. A fellow Bruce fan suggests adding "Long Walk Home" and "The Promised Land." Maybe "Land of Hope and Dreams"?
As for Bon Jovi -- let's guess that "Livin' On a Prayer" isn't the right note to hit.
Thoughts? Do rock stars matter? Of course, there are rock stars, and then there's The Boss. . . .
August 25, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (46)
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I am boycotting any celebrity who endorses Obama.
Democrat for McCain
Posted by: Alex | Aug 25, 2008 2:20:33 PM
Think either one of these guys has just one house?
Posted by: Gringo | Aug 25, 2008 2:20:37 PM
I'm boycotting an "Democrat" voting for McCain.
Real Democrat for Obama
Posted by: Dem in Chicago | Aug 25, 2008 2:26:24 PM
Alex.
I agree......I do the same thing..
I don't watch Oprah because of the endorsment to Obama......
I'm a democrat for McCain.........
Posted by: ROBERT | Aug 25, 2008 2:30:44 PM
This should get the ratings up for Thursday night. Who was the guy that sued mccain for using his song? Was it John Melloncamp? Obama/Biden 2008!!!
Posted by: pt | Aug 25, 2008 2:34:23 PM
I don't think Oprah cares if you watch her or if any other celebrity cares. The bottom line is change is coming to America. Get on the bandwagon or shut the hell up.
Obama 2008 Yes We Can because you already did!!!
Posted by: hottie1 | Aug 25, 2008 2:36:56 PM
I don't think Oprah cares if you watch her or if any other celebrity cares. The bottom line is change is coming to America. Get on the bandwagon or shut the hell up.
Obama 2008 Yes We Can because you already did!!!
Posted by: hottie1 | Aug 25, 2008 2:37:11 PM
I'm a republican for Obama all the way. So are all my republican family & friends. McChange lost us months ago
Posted by: richard | Aug 25, 2008 2:39:36 PM
Stop letting the celebrities and the press distort your views of the race and the health of our country. Be pro-active, informed, and engaged. Even slight change is better then the status quo.
Obama/Biden 2008-
Posted by: Virginia for Obama | Aug 25, 2008 2:43:03 PM
I know someone that is 76 years old and has voted for a republican president all their life. He told me, enough is enough, I'm voting for Obama because this country can't afford another bush term. Obama 2008!!!
Posted by: pt | Aug 25, 2008 2:43:34 PM
ALL OF YOU TRAITORS SAY YOU ARE DEMO'S BUT VOTE FOR MCCAIN, HOW MANY HOUSES DO YOU TRAITORS HAVE. I GUESS PAYING FOR HIGHER GAS PRICES DOESN'T MATTER TO YOU.
YOU GUYS DON'T KNOW WHAT LOYALITY IS ALL ABOUT.
THAT'S WHY THE SAME AMERICANS LOVE YOU TODAY, AND HATE YOU TOMMORROW.
YOU GUYS JUST HATE THE FACT THAT SOME BLACK GUY IS PERCEIVED IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT, AND NOT HANDCUFFED.
Posted by: DEMARCO | Aug 25, 2008 2:45:20 PM
"Think either one of these guys has just one house?"
None of these guys are running for office and are setting policies. McCain could never understand the working middle class. He nor his wife has ever lived off pay check to check. The McCains own 7 homes, drives a cadillac and lexus while earing $500 shoes along with $3,000 suits.
Posted by: Vanessa | Aug 25, 2008 2:45:42 PM
"I know someone that is 76 years old and has voted for a republican president all their life."
And I've always voted Democrat, although I won't this election.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 25, 2008 2:52:32 PM
It'll be interesting to see if Mellencamp performs "Small Town," given Clinton's use of his song. He could substitute "state" for town ("I campaigned in a small state"), but Clinton's bitter supporters probably wouldn't appreciate the humor.
Posted by: Ken | Aug 25, 2008 2:53:56 PM
"He nor his wife has ever lived off pay check to check. The McCains own 7 homes, drives a cadillac and lexus while earing $500 shoes along with $3,000 suits."
How much did it cost the DNC to put on this shindig? Slumping economy seems to effect everyone unless you're a politician of course. What a disgusting display of excess.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 25, 2008 3:03:46 PM
I'm boycotting the boycotting liars that claim to be Democrats posting for John Sidney McCain.
Posted by: Sam | Aug 25, 2008 3:15:07 PM
Hey Mack how much is the Iraq war costing?? Money is just paper but lives are gold.
Posted by: Sam | Aug 25, 2008 3:16:36 PM
Demarco,
Are you related to Michelle Obama because you sound like her, really angry and full of hate toward Americans.
Democrat for McCain
Posted by: Al | Aug 25, 2008 3:18:24 PM
"And I've always voted Democrat, although I won't this election"
Oh thank God for that, that's another bigot we won't have to deal with.
Posted by: Cindy | Aug 25, 2008 3:19:37 PM
I like that idea. Boycott celebrities who endorse Obama!
A democrat for McCain
Posted by: JasonDC | Aug 25, 2008 3:19:41 PM
People always assume that I am an Obama supporter but I will only support someone who is qualified to run the country.
I am a Democrat voting for McCain.
Posted by: Jake1978 | Aug 25, 2008 3:22:28 PM
I like that idea. Boycott celebrities who endorse Obama!
Oh, I'm sure Springsteen and Bon Jovi will quake in their boots. ROTFLMAO!
Posted by: Cindy | Aug 25, 2008 3:25:38 PM
It is ridiculous that people refer to the democrats who are voting for McCain as Clinton supporters. Even though many, many of us voted for Clinton it is not because Clinton is not the nominee that we are voting for McCain. Had a qualified candidate been elected (unlike Obama who was selected) then we would still be voting for a Democrat.
A Democrat who will vote for McCain.
Posted by: Suzanne | Aug 25, 2008 3:26:19 PM
"Hey Mack how much is the Iraq war costing??"
Not sure. Maybe you should check with Joe Biden.
Posted by: Mack | Aug 25, 2008 3:26:49 PM
I agree I will boycott Celebrities who are openly supporting Obama. Does anyone have a list?
Posted by: Emma | Aug 25, 2008 3:28:01 PM
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