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John McCain Battles Jackson Browne in CourtPosted on Nov 20, 2008
“THR Esq.” in The Hollywood Reporter: Browne sued McCain in August after the Republican candidate for the highest office in the land used his song, “Running on Empty,” in a campaign commercial that targeted Obama’s energy plan. At the time, many didn’t take the legal threat very seriously, but based on two motions filed this week in U.S. District Court in California, the McCain campaign sure does. Represented by attorney Lincoln Bandlow at Spillane Shaeffer, McCain has filed two 20-page motions. Read more Advertisement Previous item: Artist-Elect Barack Obama Next item: Regina Marler on Ted Hughes’ Letters New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
By Spiritgirl, November 21, 2008 at 11:24 am Link to this comment
Boy, and this from the man that ran for the highest office in this country! This is just another reason that reminds people that repubs are small minded except when it comes to their own wishes!
Report thisBy purplewolf, November 21, 2008 at 9:54 am Link to this comment
This isn’t the only song that the McCain/Palin campaign used against the artist’s wishes and then tried to blow it off as totally allowable because it was used for political purposes. Just goes to show everyone that Repugs have no respect for anyone or anything.
Report thisBy nrobi, November 21, 2008 at 8:50 am Link to this comment
Mr. McCain, either was ill-advised in this campaign or he was the cause of the collapse of his campaign.
Report thisEither way, Mr. McCain, imploded during the run for the presidency.
His choice for VP was the most obscene pick imaginable and the way in which he ran his campaign, using surrogates to defame, slander and libel Sen.Obama were the height of arrogance and stupidity.
Furthermore, his choice of using an avowed liberal’s songs during his campaign was a complete mistake.
Jackson Browne, one of the most liberal people in the music industry, was enraged at the use of his songs by Mr. McCain.
Could Mr.McCain have chosen better songs and more appropriate surrogates to voice his platform? I believe so, did he do this, absolutely not, much to his chagrin.
Thankfully Mr. McCain, ran such an obscenity for a campaign that he imploded at just the right time, for in many ways Mr. McCain, beat himself in this election.
Thank You John McCain for running such a lousy and ill-advised campaign.
By Catherine, November 21, 2008 at 6:09 am Link to this comment
McCain should have gotten better advice about a lot of things, including his vp pick. Fortunately, McCain’s little gambling tactics didn’t work and now he’s the one running on empty. Irony is absolutely lost on him, though.
Report thisBy leftyrite, November 21, 2008 at 5:51 am Link to this comment
I’d be interested to read Jackson Browne’s views.
Report thisBy aznemesis, November 21, 2008 at 4:23 am Link to this comment
All this over a song that really sucks. McCain should have gotten better advice.
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