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Elton Gives Hillary $2.5M Boost

Brit rocker blames misogynistic attitudes for his girl's fall

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 10, 2008 7:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – Elton John may not be able to help out with his vote, but the aging British rocker was happy to boost Hillary Clinton's campaign by playing a fundraiser, the AP reports. "I've always been a Clinton supporter," John told the audience. "There is no one more qualified to lead America." The Radio City Music Hall gig added $2.5 million to the Clinton war chest.

Sir Elton told the sellout crowd that he blamed "misogynistic attitudes" for Clinton being behind in the polls—"And I say to hell with them .... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you." The candidate took to the stage with her family and was hugged by the singer. "What I want you to know is I'm still standing," she said. "I believe this country is worth fighting for."

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Elton John performs at New York City's Radio City Music Hall during a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Andrew Theodorakis, Pool)

Hillary Clinton, is hugged by British singer Elton John on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York, during a campaign fundraising event, Wednesday, April 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Andrew Theodorakis, Pool)

Bill Clinton embraces his wife on stage at a fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in New York. British pop singer Elton John performed at the event. (AP Photo/Andrew Theodorakis, Pool)

Chelsea Clinton and former President Bill Clinton listen Hillary Clinton speaks before singer Elton John performs on stage during a campaign fundraising event, Wednesday, April 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Elton Gives Hillary $2.5M Boost