First of all Steve, a fundraiser for a campaign isn't the same as a fundraiser for a charity – so you can be critical if you believe to be in this case.

As for Elton John, I still think he's a decent artist – although I personally wouldn't shell out the $300 dollars it costs for his concerts.

This is what it is: one celebrity choosing their way to support what they believe is their candidate. Nothing more than that and it won't change most people's votes. If a person is voting for a candidate because of who they know…maybe you shouldn't be voting.

Now, if they were really smart they would donate all the proceeds from that event to a charity.

IF OPRAH CAN FUND OBAMA THEN HILLARY HAS THE RIGHT TO ELTON. STOP MAKING THIS ABOUT ANYTHING BUT THE FACT THAT THIS COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE AND WE NEED TO MAKE MATURE DECISIONS BASED ON THAT. WHO ALREADY KNOWS THE JOB? IT'S SIMPLE PEOPLE.

Correction on my post $125/$250 may be helpful. I think I maybe a over zealous Obama supporter! Sorry

I agree with Keith Richards. Elton only gets hits when he sings about blondes.

How could any normal, right minded, American citizen see Barack Obama as the next President of the United States?.
The Republicans must be rubbing their hands with glee,and drooling at the mouth at the prospect of possibly taking this guy on in November.
Barack has made to many critical mistakes. His 20 year old relationship with a suspect ex church minister, his relationship with a somewhat shady realtor, his foreign policy gaffs {NAFTA and IRAQ}
his economic and medi care platforms. and other gaffs that could surface before November.
Sorry Barack,but you have always been number two. Its just that you did,nt know it.
Go Elton.GO Hilary………..our next Commander in Chief.

I find it funny that when Arcade Fire holds free concerts in Ohio for Obama, the local Clinton campaign pointed out that Arcade Fire is a Canadian band (partially true, the lead singer is a Texan). Now that they have a British performer in their corner, they keep their mouths shut.

Elton John was my idol since I was in 5th grade, but I must say, I've lost all respect for him, backing Hillary.

Oh Elton, where did we go wrong!

Obama all the way!

This is good news for Hillary and plays to the strenght of her support. I liken this to the Super bowl half-time shows of the past few years – going after the older crowd while ignoring the youger generation.

More FOREIGNERS helping the Clintons. Go figure?

Now you know why the Clintons are afraid to release their tax returns. American jobs are going to FOREIGNERS and they are making lots of money from FOREIGNERS in return.

Hillary will lose the primaries "like a candle in the wind!" Obama is the "Rocket Man!"

This will be a great event. Hillary and Elton are Divas!!

Maybe lying Obama will have a fundraising concert with his esteemed Reverend Jeremiah Wright? Obama can open it with:

(Sung to the tune of Joy to the World by 3 Dog Night)

Jeremiah was my pastor …

Is a good friend of mine..

I never disputed a single word he said

I just listened to him whine

Yes he always had some mighty fine whines

I have to agree the Obama supporters are filled with hate. They must have been so Obama's church. They act like Republicans and believe me that is the worst insult I can give anyone. You act like Republicans.
Carol Oh.

I guess it's time to sell those Elton John CDs – hello Ebay…

It amazes me that Obama claimed his supporters are ‘up-scale, well-educated’. Are you kidding? Just by reading the Obama supporters’ comment you will know how down right mean and hateful they are.

This is a great cause! we love you Elton! You made the right choice! You should invite smart supporters of HILLARY too like Madonna, Cher & Janet Jackson too! It's time to show America the right choice for the President! GO HILLARY! The right choice & solution for Progress!

Try finding "homosexuality" on the Obama website.

Why should gays flock to him, when Hillary will always be there for us?

We aren't part of his church or family.

wow, some really rude and hateful comments on here in response to a fundraiser.

Bad choice, Elton. Good-bye.

Am I missing something…. are these the same Hillary supporters that said celebrity support means nothing. I doubt on either side will a celebrity change someones vote. it will merely be a free night out.
And don't think Obamas won't be there!
Reality Check!!!!!!

It's good to see that some people aren't scared to speak the truth. Bashing Hillary for the sake of bashing her is ridiculous. Whatever your opinion of her, she's done INCREDIBLE work for women, children, and veterens around the world. More people should stand up for her and proclaim that enough is enough.

BUSH
CLINTON
CLINTON
BUSH
BUSH
CLINTON??

are you freaking kidding me?? country is now in the toilet because of these two families and some of you bozos want the "legacy" to continue??

good luck with all that…

i'm going with the smart guy from chicago with incredible leadership skills and an ornery "black panther" pastor!

really, rev. wright? you're so 60's. it's the new millenium so get with the program. and stop dragging my man, obama, down

Great. I have maxed out on my contributions but my wife who is a republican is going to take me.

Hillary 08

New Yorker – GET A LIFE!

SO MUCH FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
OR SHOULD ONE SAY THE NEW PLAY HOUSE???

POOR KIDS. WHAT WILL THEY BE LEARNING IN HISTORY?
W

Piers and So What? and if others…..

SOOOOO Stupid

God help us all.

Hope with Hillary

WHO CARES !!???
It does not change Hillary from being a person who will stoop to any level to get what she wants……power. She thinks the world owes her something. Senator Obama is different fom her because he believes HE OWES THE WORLD SOMETHING!!! Big difference!
Obama 08
"No weapons formed against me shall prosper"

Is Elton a US citizen? If not, he needs to mind his own business.

Wow, politics does make strange bed fellows. Here is one of the most noted gay celebrities raising money for a candidate that doesn't even mention gay/lesbian issues on her website (Senator Obama has entire section of his site dedicated to those issues). Let's also hope that Senator Clinton makes some grand commitment like her husband did (i.e. lift the ban on homosexuals serving in the military), just so she prove she is just as good as Bill when it comes to saying anything to get elected and then doing anything that is necessary to stay in power. Sorry, I thought Elton John would have a better grasp of what real leadership is.

If she wasn't Bill Clintons wife we would not even be discussing her for a white house bid. On top of that she does not have a vibe like Obamas' so what does she do? She tries to bring in a celeb with the Ora that Obama has. But guess what he is from Britain and he is Gay? How do you bring in a British singer gay singer to raise money for an American Election? Once again Hillary is doing something very stupid.

Goooooooo Obama !!!

Hillary Never !!!! Better Yet Hillary who?

. . . .Elton John is a legendary performer and artist.

YES WE CAN!!!!
OBAMA 08.

Elton John is as much a part of American culture as he is to Britain! I hope those who respect him will also see Hillry in a new light if they had not before! Thanks EJ!

I am also tired of the Clinton bashing. The Clintons have always been representatives of The People. Life was pretty great when the Clintons were in the White House the last time. We felt the peace and the prosperity on a personal level in our country, in our neighborhoods, in our homes, and in our families.

Hillary Clinton will be another great president who will truly represent The People of this country just as she has always done.

I am grateful that Elton John will be holding this event. She is deserving of this.

GO SIR ELTON!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

elton john
we need you to cut C.D. save America. to benefit. Hillary and get her
nominated and move on to get her elected to President. It is important
we work together now before it tolate. God bless America.

How can any normal, right thinking American citizen support Barack Obama. The Republicans must be rubbing their hands with glee, and drooling at the mouth at the prospect of possibly taking this guy on in November.
Too many questionable mistakes i'm afraid. His ex church minister, his relationship with a somewhat shady realtor, foreign policy blunders{NAFTA} and[IRAQ}, suspect economic policy, suspect medi-care. Presidential material !! I don't think so.
Go Elton,go Hilary,our next President.

i will definitely go to the concert – he is a fine artist and apparently with a fine taste is politics

Hillary 08

I will definitely go to the concert – he is a fine artist and apparently with a find test is politics

Hillary 08

What kind of story is this? Hillary gets Elton John to fundraise for her, meanwhile the more important presidential campaign news is that Obama picks up another superdelegate and gets an additional 9 delegates from Iowa. Obama's total delegate lead over Hillary just got an additional 10 delegates bigger.

CNN, you got it wrong, it is Miss. Elton John, no sir involved.

So one gay helping another, this country is really sinking fast.

Obama will win, so it doesn't matter. One loser helping another, that is the Clinton way.

"Obviously, everyone knows who is the right person for candidate except those american who support Obama. They are so blind to support a person who does not like his country, who curses his country!"

the best thing about the pro-hillary nut jobs is that they lie just as badly as she does. absolutely pathetic…

When you're behind in the polls you need all the help you can get I guess. Boo Hilary! Go Obama!

THE OBAMANUTS ARE JUAT JEALOUS.EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT.ELTON IS FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY,HOWEVER HE DOSENT CURSE OUR COUNTRY.YOU OBAMANUTS COULD CARE LESS THOUGH YOU OBVIOUSLY THINK MORE OF AN EMPTY SUIT THAN YOU DO OF YOUR OWN COUNTRY.TRAITOROUS PIGS.

To Bond, saying that Hillery and Elton need to ge back to there
husband's, that the kind of crap that Obama's campaign is
teaching,
This is bigotry at it's worst.
If the European's were voting here it would have been good bye
Obama a long time ago.
My mom's parent's came in to Ellis Island both German and I know who they
would have voted for,
Thank's Elton for using you brain instead of your emotion's like
american's do most of the time.
Go Hillery 08

Thank you Elton for supporting Hillary. I wish I could go to your concert to help in the cause. You certainly have chosen well…Hillary will be out next President. You go Hillary Clinton & Sir Elton John.

Well of course. You wouldn't expect a gay to support McCain. God help us when we think so much of the endorsement from someone who flaunts his sin. Contary to what Obama says, the scripture about homosexuality is not "obscure". NO scripture is obscure.

Hey you (NO O…)

Don't be so quick to spout off. If you travel anywhere in Europe or across Africa, you'll notice that most foreigners are championing Barack. They feel and trust the same hope, trust and charisma that over 50% of the democratic party is feeling for Obama. And THESE people are from countries who've already had leaders who aren't white men.

OBAMA in 2008 – he's our only hope!!

Wonderful Elton John! Sorry it would not help her anyway, because most people have recognized her tricks by now and will never buy into it again!
You can hold thousand concerts for her but it wouldn't help!

Obama has what it take to unite us not tear us in pieces as HRC!

Was Elton John at the Peter Paul Gala? Is Cher busy this time around? Do you know about this one Hillary? Or will you know about it now, but then deny any knowledge of it down the road?

Those who do not like Hillary are going too personal in their attack. It seems as though it is just plainly personal jealousy. Go Hillary, may God bless you always and protect from these mean spirited people.

Go Elton John!! Thanks for the Help!!

Go Hillary

This is awesome!!

The wonderful Sir Elton John is backing up Hillary!

Just another reason for me to love him! Thanks Elton!!!

All the hillary people criticized arcade fire for being canadian (even though half were born in the US) and supporting Obama, while no one is criticizing elton for supporting hillary.

WOW…wish I could be in NYC for this one… I would DEFINATELY purchase a CD from this event.. I love Elton and Hillary
Hillary 08

Great News!!!!

We need a person who can get the job done not just TALK TALK TALK !

As people said Obama's action speaks louder than his words.

Obama is a true liar and we have to move on without him.

Billary needs all the help she can get.
But its too little too late. This race is over.

It's going to take more than Elton John tickling the ivory to get Hillary back into the Oval office.

Keep dreaming Hillary Heads! She is behind in delegates and will continue to stay behind. The majority of Democrats do not support her. You are aiding in the destruction of the Democratic party by continuing to support her.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain.

Viva Obama!

So what? Who cares!

It is sad to see people in the U.S. with so much hatred inside and disrespect to any candidate. You call yourselves Christians? Perhaps you people should take some bible studying and not let the anger and hatred consume you. I am sure you all have skeletons in your own closets. Why can't you give your opionions without insults? Are you not educated enough?

NO OBAMA..YOU'RE STUPID. HILLARY DOES NOT LIKE BILL. DO YOU REALLY THINK SHE CARES ABOUT YOU? SHE IS RUDE AND SELF CENTERED.

What gives– earlier posters complained about McCain fundraising in England (taking money from foreigners) but here Hillary uses a foreigner and that's all great and wonderful?

I'm disgusted at this next installment of Hillary's "kitchen sink" tactics; guess she figures since Oprah is supporting Sen. Obama, she can enlist Sir Elton's help. I expected better judgment on Elton's part.
"Better judgment" can only come from one candidate, and it certainly isn't Mrs. Bill Clinton.

Sounds like a nice night for those Americans who can afford it. I will have to save my $150 to pay for heating oil – my house is COLD!

We need a change in Washington. Millions of dollars oil profits for the oil companies!?!!! My husband has to get up at 3:00 a.m. to put more wood on the fire to keep the house warm for when my kids get up for school, because the oil to heat our house is $3.65 a gallon!!

Hillary – if you want my vote, prove your claims of experience. Release the White House papers, your earmarks, and your tax returns. What are you hiding?

I AM VERY PROUD THAT GOOD PEOPLE SUPPORT HILLARY!

GO HILLARY

GO HILLARY

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR DEMOCRAT

I knew I loved Elton. He is not only a great singer and perfomer he is smart too. And Bond we do care.. I least Hillary does not go to a church that is anti white and anti american.

It amazes me just how hateful all of you Barack followers are. Really. If you have an opinion one way or another, that's fine, but you guys are just down right mean and hateful.

You spew hatred in your posts, calling Hillary every mean, nasty horrible word you can think of.

I'll tell you what. If this is the kind of support he has, and he doesn't care that words of hate are being spewed by his followers in his name, it makes SO much more sense now, that he didn't mind hearing the hate spewed from his Pastor's mouth for the past 20 years.

Of course, you'll never see this post, because CNN won't allow it because it's no pro-bama, b ut at least I got it off of my chest.

This is such a refreshing article. I don't think that the world gets it.

This is a presidential race. We need to have a nominee that knows about presidential issues. I have seen the Clinton's been destroyed over the past months. It's about time they get the recognition they deserve.

For Americans to mock experience is absurd.

Young people think President Clinton or Hillary will be like Bush. There is nothing further from the truth. Young Americans dont get it.

The economy was booming and there was world peace when President Clinton was president Both President Cllinton and "first lady" Hillary Clinton are not liked…..they are LOVED…throughout the WORLD

Elton John? Is that guy still alive?

GO HILLARY!!!!!
GO ELTON!!!!!!!!!
GO AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think some of the bloggers on here are just going a bit far. Please dont' attack supporters of any candidate. Please. Except Oprah, she knows better.

Hillary 2008!

So much hate from the Obama camp…and even a little gay bashing.

So much for "Change" and "Hope".

Good grief.

I'm so glad that I voted for Hillary in the TX primary.

It's not surprising Elton is supporting Hillary; they look so much alike.

Where does Elton get off putting his nose into our political process. I mean really, he is a has been who is well past his prime. He should just stay out and mind his own business.

remember to get paid in EURO Sir.

I had been an obama fan. But now my VOTE is for Hillary

GO Hillary 2008 . . . thank you Elton.

WOW THIS IS GREAT!!! SUPPORT FROM GREAT CONTRIBUTER TO THE WORLD TO ANOTHER
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK THAT YOU BOTH ARE DOING FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD

LETS MAKE HISTORY. LETS BRING REAL CHANGE.

HILLARY O8

(…AND OBAMA 16)

Well….I'm happy for you Mrs. Clinton…..nothing like an ol' brit to help …….oh and that CANDLE IN THE WIND? It BLEW OUT… : p~

I wouldn't go to see Elton John if it was FREE….and theres no way I would pay knowing that its to raise money for "Billary""""….enough with the "Clinton's & Bushes"

New Blood….GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oops. I guess the taxpayers might have to start supplying KY Jelly in the Lincoln Bedroom. …Better get used to it.

Hillary and extra napkins 08!

How funny that the Obama camp is saying who cares to the endorsement of Elton John for Hillary but they were not singing that tune when Oprah supported Obama. Celebrity endorsments seem to matter, and it did so by putting Obama on the map. REALLY HAD EVEN HEARD OF OBAMA UNTIL OPRAH ENDORSED HIM? The difference with Sr. Elton Johns endorsment is that it was not made upon hope but the work and truimphs of Sentor Clinton's life's work.

HILLARY AMERICA TRULY LOVES YOU!!!

ELTON THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENDORSMENT!!

Also just to note other great celebrities that have endorsed Hillary and are not in the public lime light.

JANET JACKSON
50 CENT
BARBARA STREISAND
ELLEN DEGENERES
SALLY FIELDS
AMERICA FERRERA
MAXINE WATERS
THE LIST CONTINUES………… WE LOVE YOU HILLARY

VOTE HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT – YES WE WILL!!!!!!!

can we expect new hillary lyrics for "Candle In The Wind?"

perhaps:

Goodbye Hillary and Bill,
Your legend burned out long before
Your lies and smears ever did

I thought that Hillary said that endorsemnets don't mean anything . Oh that's right ,that;s when she was upset about Obama getting soft press coverage. It obviously means more when it her coverage .. But when Stevie Wonder. The Kennedy's She tries to down play it.

Show your Hidden documents Hillary !!!!!!!!!!!

Degenerates supporting degenerates. What's new??

This is funny, no really it is. Well obviously she needs the money. I guess her supporters that she claims to have so many of couldnt do it for her, lol!
Loving your comments bond,
They both need to go home to their husbands, that is if Bill isnt out with Monica.
What next a Clinton/Ferraro ticket? Pseudo feminists, you're letting young women down. At least McGreevy's wife had the sense to leave. But Hillary went along with Bill's lies to the country about Monica Lewinsky. It's time we really empower young woman and Hillary is not the one to do it.
Oh and stop playing games, release those tax returns, the donors to the presidential library, and the first lady records.

More government intervention. yippee!!! Government didnt cause this or allow it to happen. Greedy lenders as well as speculators and private individuals who didnt read their contracts caused this. This is just another subject that the democrats use to make us think they can solve all problems. But as with anything, whatever ills our society, just blame Bush. How convenient.

Elton John…supporting Hillary? That's not news. Elton John has supported the Clintons for years. Interesting that an old gay foreign pop star has to fundraise for Hillary. He needs to fundraise in his own country.

I am so excited that Sir Elton John is supporting Clinton.

YOU GO GIRL!

haha. Its too bad elton john can't vote in the US.

Elton John is for hiding secrets. They were both good at it

Of course he will. Tony Blair and W are bff. Clinton should have the support of Englishmen

Bravo, Elton John!

What is a night of Elton John's time worth?

Significantly more than the $3000 limit us mortals are allowed to contribute, that's what.

Who cares!
Dazzle with no substance.
Obama '08

I want to go!!! Have fun Hill and Elton!

Way to Go Elton…Way to go Hillary….

I've always liked Elton, and now I like him even more for his support of Hilliary. Lets make a difference… VOTE HILLIARY!

"Throughout his career, John has supported many charities ".

Nice to see John support the hopeless cause.

ROCK ON ELTON JOHN!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy to be a NewYorker right now, Im buying a ticket PRONTO!!!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT (a president who is actually proud to be an American)!!!!

Looking forward to Sir Elton John on tour in the Pacific Northwest this spring.

Is the Reverend Dr. White going to be doing a fund-raiser for his "nephew" soon? Oh, I forgot, all the TANF funds in Illinois are already in his coffers.

I'm pretty sure an Elton John fundraiser for Hillary Clinton is how Dante described the seventh level of hell in "The Inferno."

mayo SAYS:
"Thank you Elton John. It's good to see Hillary appreciated for all of her YEARS of efforts for women and children, in particular."

MORE IN PARTICULAR: GAY'S !

SO NOW HILLARY SEARCH FOR VOTES IN THE PRIMARY WITH THE SUPPORT OF FOREIGNERS ??

ALBO

Elton John should help the campaign. It's good she has his support. At least it's not going to be a hate rally.

Does anyone else have a bit of a problem with foreign nationals being heavily involved in fundraising to influence American elections? If he isn't paid his usual fee for this concert, in fact, this could be illegal, unless he has a green card. (does anyone know if he does, or whether he's being paid full price for his performance?)

Who is the bigger diva?

CNN thanks for letting us know about this Fund raiser!

Elton, Thanks. Hilary is the right candidate for president and she is most elecatble in NOV

Elton, save your concerts for charity….. Seriously – you are a Brit!! What are you thinking in endorsing someone in another country's political process? MYOB!!!

… Because we all know Elton John has a secure grounding in reality… More old people supporting old people… people who aren't the future.

Thank you very much!

Obviously, everyone knows who is the right person for candidate except those american who support Obama. They are so blind to support a person who does not like his country, who curses his country!

Go Hillary 2008

Great news. Always loved Elton.

From another one who believes in the work that Hillary Clinton does, and will do as our new President.

Why does anyone care about the opinion of a British singer concerning an American election? First, so far as I know, the man isn't known for his political insight and, second, being British, he's not really going to be all that up on what the U.S. needs in its presidents.

She should clean up questions from her last pre election fundraser in California first!!!

This is an absolutely amazing event that is going to happen. The legendary Elton John and the determined and amazing Hillary Clinton working for one cause: America.

I cannot under score the significance of his appearance and support for her campaign. As stated, he is a legend and it is an honor to have the support of such a figure.

Go Hillary '08!!!

She needs all the help she can get. If you can't baffle them with bullcrap, you may as well try to dazzle them with diamonds.

Sorry Uncle Eltie, your support isn't enough to sway anyone who already doesn't like her, and that's greater than 50% of the country including those in her own party.

Who do you know that has that poor of a showing before she is even considered to be electable? They knew from the outset she would be hard to sell to the public, and as anyone with brains and eyes can see, a large share just isn't buying the defective merchandise no matter how you dress it up or surround it with celebrity.

Go Hillary.

I has always been a fun of Elton John. After reading this news, I can say that I will be even a loyal fun of Elton John in the future.

Go Hillary. Go Elton.

Elton and Hillary? Gimme a break. No one cares! You both need to give up you day jobs and go home to your husbands.

I'm so glad I've never bought one of his CDs.

Into liars, are you John?

To pay for Elton John….not my cup of tea.

For a foreigner to support Senator Clinton….I guess that means something.

I do support his efforts to raise AIDS/HIV awareness and funding. Too bad this is going to politics…to benefit someone that has meaning.

I wish I could be there. Elton – how about putting out a CD to benefit the Clinton campaign? We need a president that does more than "hope"

"I'm not a politician but I believe in the work that Hillary Clinton does" says it all!!!

Thank you Elton John. It's good to see Hillary appreciated for all of her YEARS of efforts for women and children, in particular.

Elton mate – you've let us down! Would have loved to have gone to your show in NYC, but refuse to raise cash for Hillary.