Bon Jovi has been a huge supporter of Democratic candidates for more than a decade. In 2007, the New York Times wrote about his strong support for Hillary. He enthusiastically supported Obama when she withdrew from the race. [More...]
From the New York Times article:
Mr. Bon Jovi and Mrs. Clinton have been known to delve into issues like affordable housing and his work building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Philadelphia. But their conversations are not always so heavy. “She seems to really like to hear me play,” Mr. Bon Jovi said.
Mr. Bon Jovi donated $2,300 to Mrs. Clinton this year, as much as he is allowed to under the law. “I have no issue with a woman in power,” he said. “My life has always been run by women. If it wasn’t my mother, it was my wife. And if it wasn’t my wife it was my daughter.”
The White House said taxpayers did not pay for Jon Bon Jovi's seat on the plane -- the Obama campaign did. The fundraisers are expected to bring in $4 million. Bill Clinton was also in attendance.
He's got the best face in rock, even at 50. (I may be his biggest fan west of the Mississippi.) Here's one of my favorite Bon Jovi videos -- I love the message, the images (RFK, MLK, Jr, Princess Diana, kids in Africa to name a few) the words ("Walking beside the guilty and the innocent, how will you raise your hand when they call your name?") and the upbeat music. (Click on the full screen symbol to see the images.)
