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Elton: Hillary "Still Standing," Despite America's Misogyny
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Jen Carlson
Published Apr 10, 2008
Modified Jul 29, 2008
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Are Americans misogynistic? Elton John thinks so, and he thinks it may be hurting his friend Hillary's shot at the Oval Office. He addressed the problem to over 5,000 Clinton supporters at Radio City Musical Hall last night, saying, “I’ve always been a Hillary supporter. There is no-one more qualified to lead America. I’m amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country. And I say to hell with them... I love you Hillary. I’ll be there for you.”
Elton continued the love-fest, saying of the Clinton family, "They are true, loyal friends, I love them dearly, and Hillary should be the next President of the United States." Hillary punned it up by adding, "I think all of us can conclude the answer to the following question, 'Can you feel the love tonight?'".
The event, billed as "Elton-Hillary: One Night Only," raised $2.5 million for Clinton's campaign -- with ticket prices ranging from $125 to $2,300 (some video of Hillary from the night can be seen here). The audience at the "cash bash," which lacked bold faced names, were treated to a 2-hour Elton show along with all the backpatting.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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