Will James Taylor Strike Right Note For Barack Obama?

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Posted: 5:50 PM Oct 15, 2008
Last Updated: 6:05 PM Oct 15, 2008

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James Taylor will be playing five free concerts in North Carolina as he tours the state to support Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Taylor has concerts scheduled in Charlotte, Asheville, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Wilmington beginning Sunday. Raised in Chapel Hill, Taylor has at times used his musical celebrity to highlight political candidates in North Carolina.

The five-time Grammy Award-winner will encourage Obama supporters to get out and vote early. One-stop voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday.

Obama has been heavily investing in North Carolina to try and swing a state that hasn't voted for a Democratic president since 1976.

Republican rival John McCain has been increasing his presence here to defend the state.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 17, 2008 at 08:30 AM
To VBush. Whoever wins; Obama or McCain, will have the biggest mess ever to overcome. It won't happen over night. It will take years to overcome the Bush mess. And yes it might even get worse before it can get better.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 16, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I have a question for all you Obamanites. IF he wins, and things STAY in the trash can or get worse, will it still be George Bush's fault? Will you still be banging away at him as if he were still in office? Or will you regret your decision to vote for a liberal socialist and admit it?

Posted by: Tar Heel for Obama on Oct 16, 2008 at 09:41 AM
James Taylor or Hank Williams Jr?????????????? Hummm - I'm going to Carolina In My Mind. Love you James. Gooo Obama. I'm a TAR HEEL BORN :)

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 16, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Is anyone surprised. It just goes to show you, when your a singer/songwriter, movie star or most anything that generates a massive income but requires little effort, your brain is squash. And don't anyone tell me that singing or acting is anything like work.

Posted by: Linda Location: NC on Oct 16, 2008 at 01:57 AM
You should have put James Taylor's picture on your web site. He is more handsome then OBAMA.

Posted by: Steve Location: Kinston on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:30 PM
So What? Just add his name to the growing list of entertainers who have made it rich off of the American dream and then think that socialism is the best form of government. Does anyone see the hypocrisy here?

Posted by: HERMAN Location: CHOCOWINITY on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Why did yoy not put James Taylor's picture online you posted. With small captions he supports Barack?

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:17 PM
"In my mind, I'm going to Carolina..."

Posted by: Erwin Location: Washington, NC on Oct 15, 2008 at 09:39 PM
James Taylor was a Heroin Addict, and drug abuser. Should I go on.

Posted by: Windy on Oct 15, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Give me one good reason WHY Palin can have Hank Williams Jr. at her rally but Obama can not have James Taylor at his rally. That is the lowest thing I ever heard some one say in my life. You republicans are so self centered, you all deserve to lose this election, I will rejoice when that happens.lol

Posted by: joe stroud on Oct 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I wonder if these celebrity endorsements and concerts really work.Not even Springsteen could help John Kerry.

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane, NC on Oct 15, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Just what we need another celeb in politics, or is he trying to get back on the charts.

Posted by: $$$ on Oct 15, 2008 at 06:30 PM
WOW Love you James Taylor thank you for your support.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 15, 2008 at 05:58 PM
When will he be in Chapel Hill. I have to go. When, when, when. Do I need tickets?

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