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10 Musicians Who Have Given Big to Obama and Democrats

You know about Jay-Z and Beyonce, but here's 8 others who are backing Obama and the Democrats

September 21, 2012 RSS Feed Print
President Obama with music stars Jay-Z and Beyonce at a fundraiser the couple hosted for the president's re-election campaign.

President Obama with music stars Jay-Z and Beyonce at a fundraiser the couple hosted for the president's re-election campaign.

Randy Newman on stage during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans.
Randy Newman
– The singer-songwriter and film score composer has given $7,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee this cycle, and recently released a song decrying racism in those who oppose President Obama.
 

Jason Mraz at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Jason Mraz
– Singer-songwriter has contributed $500 to Obama this cycle.

*All data comes from the Center for Responsive Politics.

Seth Cline is a reporter with U.S. News and World Report. Contact him at scline@usnews.com or on Twitter.

 

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2012 presidential election,
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