Sir Elton John To Perform at Clinton Fundraiser on April 9th

[G4Hillary]

Legendary artist Sir Elton John will perform at a solo concert on behalf of Hillary Clinton's campaign on April 9, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The event, called "Elton and Hillary: One Night Only," is Elton John's first public solo concert in New York City without his band since his solo concert at Madison Square Garden in October 2000.

"I'm not a politician but I believe in the work that Hillary Clinton does," said John. "I'm excited to support Hillary by performing at what will be a truly memorable night."

[xyndau]

Wow - that will certainly get some good PR.

[Optixmom]

I would love to go, but it is kind of a drive for me down the NY State Thruway ;-).

I am hoping that he has some surprise guests...more Hillary supporters, like Madonna. *heavy sigh*

[xyndau]

Hopefully, Hillary will stream this live on her campaign website - hey, even charge a small "admission" fee to view it. Good fundraising opportunity.

[EH]

YAHOO! Go Sir Elton! We can feel the love!

[G4Hillary]

xyndau, that is a brilliant idea!

[xyndau]

xyndau, that is a brilliant idea!

Well, I've done my good deed for the day then,:D! If anyone has contact with the higher-ups in the campaign, maybe suggest that to them. I bet she could rake in a million + on that alone

[johnny51981]

That is going to draw a HUGE crowd!!!!!!!!

[CGP]

Official announcement here:

http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/03/17/191230

Yes, this should be a huge concert. I suspect there may even be some Obama supporters in the crowd who just couldn't resist the temptation to see EJ in concert!! ;)

I am definitely going to try and get tickets.

[eeslaomd]

fantastic news,really. as i'm blogging, i see the news on tv. if i were nearer NY, i'd surely go. i'm wondering if they could put the concert on pay-per-view tv, and raise some funds for the campaign? that way, we who live in other states could also watch--- and contribute at the same time. we could host "concert parties" at home!

[B positive]

OMG-- one of my absolute favorites!!!! luv him... I feel warm all over.

I wish I was rich and could travel to every primary to volunteer

and

I would also go to this concert!!

[CGP]

Tickets on sale today!!

http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/03/19/133439

[Fleur]

Wow, the reasonably priced tickets sold out in a blink of an eye!

[CGP]

Wow, the reasonably priced tickets sold out in a blink of an eye!

You have the best avatar/pic I have seen - love it! So peaceful - we need some of that in here!

[Fleur]

You have the best avatar/pic I have seen - love it! So peaceful - we need some of that in here!

Thank you! :) This is exactly what I wanted my avatar to convey: the feeling of tranquility and hope. This forum is such a refreshing break from the news sites, which seem to have been taken over by angry Obama supporters. I find it ironic that a politician who is supposed to be all about unity and hope inspires such aggressive, hateful, and downright vicious behavior in his followers. Well, I am getting off topic - just wanted to say that I am happy to have found this oasis of mutual respect and common sense!

[Angelica91]

Great news!
On 9 April in New York there is a great concert; Elton John for Hillary!
https://contribute.hillaryclinton.com/events/elton0509.html?sc=e851
That will be a beautiful day for Hillary! :D

[freethinker]

I'm so excited. My daughter, 16, a huge Hillary fan (in the minority among her friends) is going as well.

I'm over the moon to see Elton John, Hillary and Bill!

Anyone else going? It's a great way to raise much needed $$$$$$$$$$!

[Angelica91]

I am far away and I can't go to NY but I will be there with my heart! I hope I will watch it! I hope somebody will record the concert!

[skc1976]

freethinker, great to hear you're able to go. Enjoy the concert and make sure to take lots of pics and report how it was!

[joeysky18]

yes, let us know how it goes. the concert must be fun. Imagine the place will be filled only with Hillary supporters. You will be chanting and cheering. Bring Hillary sign.

Elton John is a very good entertainer. He will rock the house.

[Annie]

Freethinker - you are so lucky - I am out of the country just now otherwise I would be there... My old neck of the woods. Love Elton John and did I hear right that Bill and Hillary will be doing a duet. That should be something. So yes please let us know all....pics too if you can...

have a wonderful and Good Easter to all

[B positive]

I soooo wish I could go! I LOVE Elton John. Hopefully it will be simulcast on the official site:confused::)

[ProHiLL]

What would you guys think about a pay per view event of the concert? Don't you think it would boost Hillary's fundraising for the event if it were offered on a live stream pay per view? I already contacted the campaign about the idea but if more people were interested maybe we can get them to do it. Let Hillary know if you would order pay per view.:)

[Ohio mom]

Awesome Idea!!!

[CGP]

Merging of threads about same topic.

[CGP]

What would you guys think about a pay per view event of the concert? Don't you think it would boost Hillary's fundraising for the event if it were offered on a live stream pay per view? I already contacted the campaign about the idea but if more people were interested maybe we can get them to do it. Let Hillary know if you would order pay per view.:)

Great idea.

[ouihillary]

Heard on the news that hillary may have a problem with Elton John raising money for her 'cause he is British. I am afraid they have a point sa four years ago, I trried to give money to the herry campaign and they refused because I aws not American. THIS IS WHY I AM NOW A PROUD AMERICAN!!!!:)

[Annie]

Hmmmm.....but it is a concert..... hmmmmm....and what about all those Syrian connections and other suspicious characters that are in BO's pocket or he in theirs -

[ALL4HILLARY]

FEC Spokesman Confirms There Was Nothing Unlawful About Elton John Performance

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Recent news reports mistakenly suggest Hillary broke the law by allowing Elton John, a foreign national, to perform for her campaign.

Hillary’s campaign has complied with the law. Since 1987, the FEC has consistently held that foreign nationals may volunteer their time for campaigns on an uncompensated basis. Elton John is simply volunteering his uncompensated time to appear at the concert. This appearance is consistent with past FEC rulings.

Bob Biersack, FEC Spokesman confirmed that there was nothing unlawful about the Elton John performance:

"I did not intend to convey in my conversation with the Washington Times reporter that there is anything unlawful about Elton John performing in a concert to raise money for a US presidential candidate. The Advisory Opinion 2004-26 is clear in the circumstances of the request that foreign nationals may volunteer and may even solicit contributions from non-foreign nationals, provided they are not soliciting other foreign nationals."

3/27/2008 11:43:45 AM #

[Amy Dugan]

just got off the phone with Jonathan Mantz at 4:45 pm and he asked us to keep promoting this event so it sells out. almost sold out.
SO NO MENTION OF THE CRAP THE NEWS KEEPS FEEDING US

The news is pro-obama and are just trying to counter the finance corruption charges by obama supporter Governor from Puerto Rico

[ouihillary]

Thanks, so why are the news even bothering with this non-issue?????
Its on right now on Fox. The're saying don't buy your tickets yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where's a hillary campaign person?

[david m]

first of all the money from the fundraiser is for hillary's campaign. he is donating his time only and not money. unless there are rules against donating your time i would like to know.

[Dendy]

You don’t have to be an American to sing for someone!
It’s us that will give the money.
And isn’t Elton John American as well?

[Amy Dugan]

failed to say in my post above, Jonathan Mantz is head guy in finance for Hillary. News story is BOGUS

[Dendy]

This is one of those BS again. Media is scared because this is one event that A LOT of people will go to and it will be a huge deal. They don’t know what to do with them selves since they make it so believable that “no one likes her”
I’m sure a lot of star power will be there as well.
God, I hate the media!

[david m]

everyone-please understand this. the media once again has gotten to some of you. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. DON'T LISTEN TO MORONS WHO MAKE TRASHY STATEMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WANT TO AGGRAVATE YOU. IF SOMEONE SAYS THEY ARE CHANGING THEIR VOTE BECAUSE THE NEWS COMES UP WITH BS , DON'T LET IT GET TO YOU. JUST REMEMBER ONE THING AND THAT IS HILLARY IS YOUR CHOICE FOR A REASON AND SHOULD NOT BE INFLUENCED BY ALL THE GARBAGE ON THE NEWS MEDIA.

[lanesharon]

The form is still up (click the image here). If it was illegal, she would not have it there. So, keep pushing it. It is a great cheap opportunity to see one of the best performers around!


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[SD]

the concert is sold out. this is a big noise about nothing. elton john certainly can donate his time and his voice. no laws broken. just obama's ego. :p

[josephm]

everyone-please understand this. the media once again has gotten to some of you. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM.

I agree, BUT I am just afraid the news just turned a few people who would want to come to the concert for Hillary would not get tickets or come because they are afraid the money won't get to Hillary's campaign. HENCE, the medias is trying to attack Hillary at all cost. It is very very upsetting.

[EH]

And then they say Hillary resorts to Tonya Harding tactics! This is Obama Nazi sabotaging well into action! As soon as the story goes on line let's give 'em a mouthful!

[SD]

the concert is sold out. a friend of mine tried to buy tickets. it is already sold out. this is just one more "oh sh**t!" moment for the ob people. :cool:

[Hormones4Hillary!]

No Elton John?!?! But I luuuuuuuuuv him!

[Oregonian4Hill]

This just makes me laugh. The concert is going to be a BIG deal and there's nothing the Obamabots can do about it!! :)

[Amy Dugan]

high dollar tickets i THINK are still remaining as of 3 this afternoon

[Max565]

Good on ya, Elton... for doing this for Hillary !!! :D

[SD]

This just makes me laugh. The concert is going to be a BIG deal and there's nothing the Obamabots can do about it!! :)

exactly. they try to close hillary down by any means. people hopefully are beginning to see through these desperation tactics.

i wish i could go to the concert. :D

[skc1976]

I'm sure that the Clinton camp made sure everything was on the up and up in relation to this. Now if only we could get Streisand to do one too! :D

[joeylee]

My ONLY chance of going? I'd have to win... :(

[hills]

My ONLY chance of going? I'd have to win... :(

Good luck. Did you manage to talk to anyone from the campaign?

[no_more_bush]

I doubt there will be a problem as long as American citizens are the ones donating the money.

Hillary's camp needs to broadcast this concert on her website either in exchange for or in encouragement of donations. People are more likely to donate if they are receiving something in return, however small.

[ALL4HILLARY]

They should advertice all over online. At least it could bring people to the site. But the FOX was talking that and actually indirectly instigating to get Obama campaign to file a complain. They gave him advice what he needs to do and what the illegal part might be. (They are arguing that the FEC laws might say that as a foreigner you cannot donate directly or indirectly, and asking if giving his time to sing counts as an indirect donation. Everybody is working overtime (media:cnn, msnbc,abc,fox, nytimes,washingtonpost, DNC, pelosi, big democratic bosses, Obama, Obamanites but that should make us and HILLARY stronger and we should show them. And help to bring all Obama's garbage and lies to light

[CGP]

Please, people, get facts correct before reporting inflammatory news!

[evolin]

Maybe it is not too late to do pay for view.. I'll have to run over and plug a phone line back into my TV.
Some of us would not travel that far or want to fight the crowds, but hate to miss this and yes would pay to watch.
Since it is sold out that part should not be a problem.

Ev

[JMS825]

there are $1000 and $2300 tix left

[lanesharon]

But, you still donate some money and get a chance to win one of those free tickets and trips to get there, see Elton, and talk to Hillary. :D

(click the image here)


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