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Duran Duran loves Barack Obama
Well, at least bassist John Taylor does. I think Obama just landed the entire 35- to 45-year-old female demographic with that endorsement.
Anyone want to guess which '80s musicians might pimp for John McCain? Lately, it seems the only thing bands are saying to him is "stop using our music." Van Halen, Jackson Brown, John Mellencamp and Heart have all come out and asked the Republican candidate to stop using their songs during the campaign.
The only somewhat '80s artist I've seen on the trail for McCain is Charlie Daniels. Though Devil Went Down to Georgia makes for a creepy campaign tune.
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