Salon: "Springsteen dedicates song to a 9/11 widow" (Kristen Breitweiser)

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http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/

22:40 PST, Nov. 1, 2004

Throughout the day, Kerry echoed the themes of Springsteen's songs. There was talk of working people, of families fighting for a better life. In Milwaukee Kerry said: "I've heard your struggles, and I share your hopes. Tomorrow we have a chance to move America forward, to make a difference in the lives of so many Americans and the character of our country itself."

After playing a long, slow acoustic version of "The Promised Land," Springsteen urged Kerry's supporters to "get grandma, get pa, get ma, get 'em all out to vote." But he also reminded them of the longer journey that might be ahead. "When John Kerry is elected, it is just the beginning of the work we need to do ourselves to create a humane American society," he said.

The rally was a homecoming for many who have played critical roles in the effort to replace George W. Bush. Teresa Heinz Kerry helped introduce her husband. Dennis Kucinich was there. Laurie and Larry David stood near a press riser near the stage with Kerry's brother and "Jersey Girl" Kristen Breitweiser. Springsteen dedicated "Thunder Road" to her.

(Note from B_E_B: Photo of Kristen from the BBC, below):



Also in Cleveland were many of the volunteers who have poured into Ohio over the last few weeks. One of them, 58-year old California dentist Ray Katz told Salon's Michelle Goldberg: "I tell the young people, 'take a picture, you're never going to see a moment like this again.'" With more than 50,000 people standing shoulder to shoulder against the cold Ohio night, with Kerry in his barn jacket and Springsteen strumming his guitar, the rally felt like a great national campfire of healing and hope. Maybe that's as good as it is going to get. But as the confetti fell and the clock ticked toward Election Day, it sure didn't feel that way.

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1. I thought I saw Larry David in the front row, but decided it must

have been another bald guy! Yep, that was one cool rally...it had a glow about it.

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2. And hooray for Lauri and Larry!

They tried to give Lauri sh*t over, what they called her "BUSH BASH" when it was in fact a rallying call to get busy and to support the Dem nominee.

Also, I am a HUGE Larry David fan. I can hardly Curb my Enthusiasm.