Should be an amazing event. I am flying in from California to see the show.

Elton John & Hillary ROCKS!!!

More Like the fantasy "Yellow Brick Road" than "Rocket Man"

Obama 2008 -- Yes, WE CAN!!!

50 Cent for Hillary, now that would be a concert!!!

I'm thrilled that Elton's supporting Clinton. I'd give anything to be able to attend.

When does a negative become a negative? When you try to make a negative out of a concert by Elton John. In the first place, this is Elton John, one of the most gifted entertainers and song writers of all time. Who would not want to go to his concert? In the second place, it is a fundraiser for Hillary. People who are able and can afford it will go. Those who can't will contribute something. Do you actually believe that the concert will not be a complete sellout? Is this just another attempt to spin a negative on the Clinton campaign? It doesn't work with a Tanya Harding metaphor, side by side pictures and all, and it won't work to disparage the great contribution by Elton John to the Hillary campaign.

Great insightful reporting. Yaawwwnn!

Jay,

have you heard a decent reason for the records not being released to date? first its none of our business, then she's too busy...give me a break, do you really think that she's individually pouring through these things? Do you really think that the clinton family doesn't have a CPA or team of CPA's who could release them within the hour if instructed to? its the same reason she's stonewalled everything else. her people have to whitewash and prepare for the inevitable backlash from the shady business dealings like the 30 million dollar uranium rights deal in borat's home country. in three weeks, i'll "whine" about the fact that they won't release the list of donors to the clinton library. in three weeks, i'll "whine" about the information that is redacted or omitted from her tax returns. she's been running for almost a year and a half - does it really take that long to compile tax records? and if not, then give one reason for the delay or the lack of disclosure. thats not really an unreasonable request.

Fanaticism is blind to reality. The reality is that a great talent like Elton John likes Hillary Clinton, her husband Bill, and her daughter Chelsea. What a great human being he must be. It's fanatical to disparage such an event, just because he is not doing it to help Obama. This country is in real trouble.

John M.-One reason? Hillary is an American and does not have to show her tax records before an other American. That is unless you go with the Chis Matthews definition of "if you don't get shivers down your leg then you're not an American" when Obama speaks. Guess none of us on this side are Americans by that definition then.

Sorry John M. You are trying to blend in "conspiracy Propaganda" with reality. The reality is, she is not required to release her taxes returns by law. She will do it now of course, since Obama has released his, but to claim dark dirty secrets, payoffs, bribes and embezzlement is quite a stretch. The one reason for her lack of disclosure can only be asked of Mrs. Clinton. For now, I see it as her prerogative to release he personal tax return at her discretion. Nothing sinister at all in those returns except maybe, their huge income as multi-millionaire wage earners. Nww let's discuss the Elton John concert ok?

They will release more tickets for sale at the lower price closer to the event. It will be sold out.

As an American, I completely agree that the disclosure is not mandatory. But Clinton never made that argument. If she made the argument that they were her private records and the people could just butt-out, then fine. That would be one thing. But intentionally dragging her feet while claiming to be the most vetted and thoroughly researched candidate is disingenuous. The question CAN only be answered by Clinton, but - as in the last debate - she consistently dodges the question and instead provides some canned response that has no actual meaning.

Conspiracy theory? Sure, maybe all the stories out there are part of the vast right-wing conspiracy to bring down the Clintons. But you know what would defeat such wild rumors instantly? The complete disclosure of the tax and financial records - including the donor list on the library.

If there's nothing there, then the rumors go away. And its not as though the requests for such releases are unprecedented - all major candidates release the documents - and Clinton herself has explained that she will release them. First she said after the primary (no explanation as to why) and now she says three weeks down the road. The delay is a stall tactic. Such stall tactics, coupled with the less than stellar history of the Clintons and their donors (mark rich, hsu, etc. etc.), gives rise to those rumors.

Do you really believe that there's nothing there? If so, what you're saying is that there exists the possibility of eradicating the rumors that exist by releasing the tax records(not national enquirer rumors - NY Times - the paper who endorsed her)but the Clintons instead choose to withstand the innuendo because they have nothing to hide within those records? Yeah, thats about as plausible as sending the first lady into a hail of sniper-fire with a comedian, a singer, and the first daughter because its not safe enough for the commander in chief.

And for the record, HUGE Elton John fan. Love him.

Right on John M. Let's see those financial records. The longer they are left hidden the more they smell funny. This would be a truly valuable investigative reporting story.

The Tanya Harding metaphor is just horrible. When did ABC turn into the NY Post or Star Magazine. News organizations just lose crediblity with that type of stuff.

NOT MANY ENTERTAINERS AS BIG AS ELTON JOHN,THROW CONCERTS FOR POLITICIANS, UNLESS THEY REALLY BELIEVE IN THEM.
SIR ELTON JOHN KNOWS ABOUT ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS HILLARY HAS DONE,NOT JUST IN THE GOOD OLD USA BUT ALL OVER THE WORLD.CONGRATS TO HIM FOR HIS SUPPORT.

Speaking of records, what records? Rezko's trial resumes at the end of March. Yikes!!!!

russel, it is politically motivayed to try to link Partor Wright and Obama, but their family relationship and religious relationship has nothing to do with Obama's political life. Please let us not put in Obama's mounth, Obama has not said these words and will never say these words. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.

Thanks Georgia....the tabloid press is everywhere....I read the Wright story before you hid the Wright story..

There's no turning back!

Maybe Clinton will use the Elton John concert as an opportunity to do what she should do - drop out for the good of the party.

Great event. Is this when HRC will surprise all by announcing her withdrawal from the campaign?

If I were still a Hillary supporter (I switched to Obama three weeks ago), I would probably want to attend BUT I maxed out my allowable contributions last year. I suspect this is another symptom of the campaign focusing on large contributions rather than a smaller grassroots funding base like Obama does.

This is great news!!!

For Hillary!

Personally, I would've much preferred to catch the Arcade Fire show for Obama. Elton John's wig frightens me.

When the only tickets left are $1000 and $2300, and when there are about 2000 tickets to sell (this is Radio City, the largest theater in New York - with 6000 seats total), and most people who can afford that price have already donated the maximum under law, it's going to take a while to sell those tickets and find new rich people. Keep in mind, the $500 tickets sold out in two days and people are now begging for $500 tickets. The $250 and $125 tickets sold out in 30 minutes. Report some news instead of rumors. Your analysis is pathetic.

Hey, maybe Elton will also release Hillary's tax returns on stage!

So much for Obama positive take on politics. His Supporters are coming from the gutter on a daily basis and makin this Hillary supporter vote for McCain if you guys keep after it. You are creating your own hellhole. You will have to live in it. Remember what goes around will come around.

my coment was for ascencioncastaneda.

We know, of course, that Obama will have to announce a concert of his own which he will say has nothing to do with Elton playing for Hilary. He'll probably say he's been planning it for years and then hint that he wouldn't have a "gay" play for him anyway.

You Go Girl!!! Us Brits will support you, even if others are blinkered by the negative reporting...this article being yet another good example...shame on you Eli'...if you can't write the truth, say nothing!

What a pathetic article. The Clinton campaign sent out multiple invites to a fundraiser by one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Only the one-sided, jaded press can twist it into a negative. Where was the "Desparate Obama sells Intimate Dinners for $25 Donation To Raise Cash" article? Try being a little less transparent.