May 22, 2004 at 8:22 pm
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From the Associated Press:
Singers host Kerry fund-raising event
May 21, 2004
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Singers Paul Simon and Edie Brickell hosted a $1 million fund-raiser with Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry Friday night, but when it came to music there were only the sounds of silence. Simon and his wife Brickell did not perform at the fund-raiser although Simon briefly spoke to the crowd gathered under a tent on his lawn. He praised Kerry’s “illustrious life of service.”
“History has placed John Kerry in the middle of the most crucial presidential campaign since the days of Vietnam,” Simon said.
Among the guests were actors Richard Gere and Chevy Chase and producer Lorne Michaels. Half the money raised will go to Kerry’s campaign and the other half to the Democratic National Committee.
Kerry said he and Simon were in the same place in the 1950s, playing in a band.
“Now let me put the right spin on it tonight — between us we’ve won 16 Grammys,” Kerry said to laughter from the crowd. “It goes without saying that there is a little difference between us.”
Kerry told reporters on his campaign plane that Simon said he and his former partner Art Garfunkel would perform together in support of Kerry later this year.
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Well that sure sucks. I love Paul Simon, but I don’t like this at all. I’m a libetarian extemist you see, and I’m not exactly a “supporter” of Kerry. Paul Simon should know not to support that bitch.
Having lost my beloved husband of 28 years to a massive stroke on 2-13-04, the internet, as well as much else once important in my life, has held little interest for me since. Only recently have I begun to revisit some of the web sites both Rick & I enjoyed (mainly those related to our favorite singer/songwriter, Paul Simon). We both shared a passion for his music since the 60’s, but beyond his music, we shared a deep admiration for the man himself - a great humanitarian who seems to care deeply about people of all races & backgrounds; the America of his birth; & the quality of life/equality of people worldwide. I was disheartened that the only comment posted about Paul’s support of Kerry was one so blatantly negative. It surely would have dismayed my late husband as well & as a way of honoring the memory of another great humanitarian with whom I was privileged to share my life for 3 decades, I feel compelled on his behalf to come Paul’s defense. I feel, as did Rick, that John Kerry is this nation’s best hope in this election year. I believe the office of president deserves someone who understands the complexities of the issues facing our nation & the other nations of this planet as well. I applaude Paul’s courage, generosity of spirit, & social consciousness in publicly taking such an important political stand.
This is very interesting site…
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