Springsteen and Eminem Energize Harris Campaign with Star-Studded Concerts
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**Springsteen Champions Kamala Harris as Campaigns Intensify**
Bruce Springsteen is lending his star power to Kamala Harris's campaign efforts. The iconic musician, known as "The Boss," will kick off his series of "When We Vote We Win" concerts with a rally in Atlanta on Thursday. This event will have notable appearances from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama, aiming to energize voters in this critical swing state ahead of early voting.
Following the Atlanta rally, Springsteen is slated to headline another concert closer to his home turf in Philadelphia next Monday. Obama will also be part of this Philadelphia show, although Harris will not be present. The city, significant in the context of the seven battleground states crucial to the upcoming election, is expected to draw a large crowd, leveraging Springsteen's local popularity.
Eric London, a communications consultant and fan of Springsteen who has been involved in Democratic politics, expressed confidence in the musician's ability to boost voter enthusiasm. London highlighted the potential influence Springsteen could have on undecided Baby Boomer republicans, especially in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Despite his previous efforts not securing victories for Democratic candidates—such as Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania in 2016 and John Kerry in Ohio in 2004—Springsteen's involvement in this election cycle is seen as a strategic move by the Harris campaign. They hope his "Born in the USA" appeal will contrast sharply with Donald Trump's campaign music and sway hesitant voters.
This Atlanta rally marks a significant moment as it will be the first joint appearance by Harris and Obama since the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Both Harris and Trump are in a tight race, and their campaigns are making concerted efforts to attract undecided voters, which the Pew Research Center identifies as more substantial than initially believed.
Meanwhile, rapper Eminem is also stepping into the political arena, preparing to support Harris at a rally in Detroit with former President Obama. This Detroit event is part of a broader effort to rally support in Michigan, another pivotal battleground state.
As the election day approaches, Harris's campaign is pulling out all the stops, utilizing high-profile endorsements and star-studded events to ensure every vote counts in these crucial states.