Two things: All three scored No. 1 hits in the 1970s. And about four decades later, the three women — Cher, Barbra Streisand and Carole King — have composed fundraising pitches on behalf of Hillary Clinton and fellow Democrats.
On Tuesday, King put forward the latest solicitation, asking donors to help elect Democrats to the U.S. House so that “Hillary’s presidency lives up to its potential.”
Earlier this month, Cher — who previously pledged to move to Jupiter if Republican Donald Trump is elected president — sent an emoji-filled email declaring: “I’m Proud 2 Support Hillary!!”
Clinton, 68, has also engaged younger performers — pop star Katy Perry has joined her several times — but the Democratic nominee seems to have a particular fondness for artists from her generation.
Entertainment was provided at a major Clinton fundraiser Tuesday night in the Hamptons by Jimmy Buffett and Paul McCartney — both within Clinton's age range — as well as Jon Bon Jovi.
During a recent campaign stop in Cleveland, Clinton diverted her motorcade to the arena where McCartney was playing that night for a chance to schmooze with the former Beatles member. Meanwhile, Paul Simon, who split with Art Garfunkel in 1970, belted out “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at the Democratic convention.
