U2 distances itself from Clinton, Santorum fundraisers
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U2 concerts will be the site for the upcoming political fundraisers of two disparate U.S. senators, but the band isn't endorsing the candidates or the events.
"It is not uncommon for politicians, from both parties, to organize events at all kinds of music concerts and other entertainment events," said a statement issued by Jamie Drummond, executive director of Data, the African advocacy group co-founded by U2 frontman Bono. "If any political fundraising events take place at a U2 concert, it is without the involvement or knowledge of Data, U2 or Bono. U2 concerts are categorically not fundraisers for any politician--they are rock concerts for U2 fans."
Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, a Republican, reportedly plans to host a $1,000-per-person event at U2's Sunday (10/16) concert at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. He's raising money for his re-election campaign.
Meanwhile, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, reportedly will be on hand for U2's Oct. 19 show at Washington, DC's MCI Center. She is hosting a $2,500-per-person fundraiser for one of her Political Action Committees.
U2 is in the midst of a fall tour of North America to support the group's 2004 album, "How to Dismantle and Atomic Bomb."
October 2005
14 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (w/ Keane)
16, 17 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (w/ Damian Marley)
19, 20 - Washington, DC - MCI Center (w/ Damian Marley)
22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena (w/ Damian Marley)
24, 25 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills (w/ Damian Marley)
28 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center (w/ Damian Marley)
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center (w/ Damian Marley)
November 2005
1, 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center (w/ Damian Marley)
4, 5 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden (w/ Damian Marley)
8, 9 - Oakland, CA- Oakland Arena (w/ Damian Marley)
13, 14 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
16 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
18, 19 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
21, 22 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (w/ Patti Smith)
25 - Ottawa, Ontario - Corel Centre (w/ Arcade Fire)
26, 28 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre (w/ Arcade Fire)
December 2005
4, 5 - Boston, MA - TD BankNorth Garden
7 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Civic Center
9 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
10 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
12 - Charlotte, NC - New Charlotte Arena
14 - Saint Louis, MO - Savvis Center (w/ Kanye West)
15 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha (w/ Kanye West)
17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center (w/ Kanye West)
19 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena (w/ Kanye West)
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