WHICH DEM WILL THEY SUPPORT, HILLARY OR BERNIE?
Mamasan Bren
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If you know their history, they're definitely not afraid to let their voices be heard when it comes to politics. The Voters for Choice shows were great. They of course supported Nader, and definitely were behind Obama. Many of you have written that you thought that one big reason they are touring is due to this being an election year, even though Lightning Bolt album tour support was a few years back. The Iowa race was very close with Hillary pulling out the narrow win, and now Bernie is slightly ahead in the NH polls. I live in the first-in-the-West state of NV, and will be deciding who to caucus for soon. I'm not definitely sure that HIllary will win the nomination, but I'm guessing she probably will in the end. But, that nomination might not be decided by the time that the tour kicks off in FL (will it? I don't truly fuckin know). So, do you forsee them keeping quiet early on until the nominee is determined, perhaps just speaking out for the Democratic party and the overall get-out-and-vote cause in general? It's tough for me to picture Ed lending support to Bernie and then Hillary gets the nod, or vice versa. Who do you think Ed, and the rest of the band, will be behind?
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http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/pictures/25-musicians-who-are-feeling-the-bern-for-bernie-sanders-20160208
Too funny.
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That being said, to the OP's question, who cares? It's your vote, make an educated decision, maybe it's the same as the band, maybe not but they shouldn't sway you.
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CTV News, CBC News & Global News here in Canada broadcast more USA politics then Canadian politics. Just because it's more entertaining. I have never seen it this entertaining & shocking ever! Each day the top story in Canada is what's happening in the USA elections. This USA election has drawn everyone around the globe to tune in, to pretty much listen to whatever Donald Trump has to say. It's pretty sad, though it's the American people who want him. They see something in him. He sure does know how to bring in the $ ratings that's for sure. Highest watched USA elections in the history. USA TV & global networks must thank him for that ...
As for Bernie & Hillary, I kinda feel sad there is no other Democratic candidate running against them cause these two are not where you want to throw your vote away to. You got a man who's turning 75 in September. 75! If he wins he will be the oldest USA President in history. What's an old man doing trying to run the most powerful country on the planet? Have they ever heard of young blood? You must be 35+ year's to be President of the USA, right? Is there no one out there in the USA that is young, full of energy, smart, loved by all that can run the USA? Then you have the other candidate that just lies, lies & lies. I have NO idea how she even made it this far.
I only see two possibilities:
1. Nobody. In all the 2013 and 2014 boots I have (not to mention attending Wrigley and St. Paul, 2014), I don't think they say a damn word. Angry Ed does not show up like he used to...and they seem to be using their influences to help good causes that basically everyone will support (St. Paul's tour was in part because of the EB research).
2. Bernie. He's certainly more Ed's speed than Hillary. While I don't think the band really wants to attach their names to a candidate of a major party, maybe the clown car of GOP hopefuls will get them to open their mouths a bit more. The GOP candidate, barring a surprise Kasich or Bush run, is either going to be Trump or someone that appeals to evangelicals. I think they changed their tune from Nader 2000 to "Vote for Change" 2004...I doubt it was about Kerry (who's name they never mentioned to my recollection) but more about Bush. This could be about Trump, Cruz, or Rubio.
If Hillary wins the nomination, that will be interesting. Do they cringe and support her because of Trump/Cruz/Rubio? I could see them stumping for Bernie vs GOP but less likely for Clinton.
Gun to my head, I'd say they don't support anyone under any circumstances...they have not exactly influenced any elections in the past and I have a sense that they are burned out on being lighting rods in general and with their own fanbase (except maybe Jeff).
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75 isn't that old, he's only a few years older than Trump and Clinton.
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2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA
2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)
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2010- Bristow, VA
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2013- Charlotte, NC
2014- Cincinnati, OH
2015- New York, NY
2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA
2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY
2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2
2020- Nashville, TN
2022- Smashville
2023- Austin, TX x2
2024- Baltimore
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if it's Trump vs. Sanders, I won't vote.