Art Garfunkel Explains Why He Approved Bernie Sanders’ Use of ‘America’
"In comments released through his publicist, Garfunkel said that he “never wanted to gain an influence on the public through my songs, and then use it for my politics. It’s bait and switch.”
"But he also explained how the song is meant to have universal resonance, while it’s also relevant to current issues, including what is being talked about on the campaign trail. He cited xenophobia, and said, “Now I believe the monied interests have gone too far and have rigged the system.” Sanders’ campaign is focused on Wall Street and campaign finance corruption, and he has condemned remarks that Donald Trump has made about Mexicans and Muslims."
http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/bernie-sanders-simon-and-garfunkel-america-art-garfunkel-1201686260/?__scoop_post=17979400-c137-11e5-cc9f-00221934899c&__scoop_topic=487028#__scoop_post=17979400-c137-11e5-cc9f-00221934899c&__scoop_topic=487028
Thank you, Art, for a beautiful, important song and a beautiful, important statement. This is our America. All of ours, and we should all have the opportunity to thrive that Bernie has worked for and continues to support.
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