### Bruce Springsteen Joins Harris and Obama in Key Battleground Rally Performances

Bruce Springsteen is set to perform at a rally on Thursday in Atlanta, standing alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama as Democrats aim to invigorate voters through a series of pre-election concerts. Springsteen, who remains a towering figure in music at age 75, will once again take the stage next Monday in Philadelphia with Mr. Obama.

The Harris campaign has announced plans to hold concerts in a total of seven crucial battleground states before the upcoming election. These events are designed not only to garner voter interest but also to encourage supporters to cast their ballots and to recruit volunteers.

Springsteen's long-standing connection with Democratic politicians, particularly his close friendship with Mr. Obama, has seen him lend his blue-collar appeal to various campaigns. He first entered the political arena by criticizing President Reagan's re-election campaign and has since supported prominent Democrats such as Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Kamala Harris. His music, often reflecting the struggles of working-class life and American values, has become synonymous with Democratic campaigns.

In 2020, President Biden walked out to Springsteen's song "We Take Care of Our Own" during his victory speech, underscoring the musician’s impact on political culture. Springsteen's presence has been a recurring feature in the final days of several presidential campaigns, including stumping for John Kerry in 2004, Mr. Obama in 2008 and 2012, and Mrs. Clinton in 2016.

The strategy of integrating live music with political rallies continues to serve as a dynamic approach to mobilize voters, with the Harris campaign hoping to bolster their efforts as Election Day approaches.