What an embarrassing way to find out who your supporters are not

So very Karl Rove - don’t you think?

Last week, Jackson Browne’s management began receiving emails from people who wondered why the legendary singer and songwriter — an Obama supporter who doesn’t allow his songs to be used in advertisements of any kind — would permit his iconic rock classic “Running on Empty” to play in a John McCain campaign commercial.

As it turns out, he didn’t. According to a lawsuit filed by Browne in US District Court in Los Angeles, the Ohio Republican Party, the GOP and McCain himself are responsible for two illegal acts: infringing on Browne’s copyright and creating the false impression that Browne had endorsed John McCain.

You would think this close to the election that the McCain camp would at least do some investigating on who their musical supporters are.  Personally, I think this just goes to show the same pushy attitude that we have in office now.  Act now, apologize later actions don’t cut it with me.  It’s rude and completely unacceptable.  People should head this as a warning sign of just how much the opinions and needs of the public will mean to McCain if he were to be elected into office.

    August 16, 2008 | Filed Under Presidential Candidates 

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