In case you missed it last night, Democratic VP presumptive nominee Tim Walz talked about a Springsteen concert he attended with Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro:
As governor of Minnesota, Walz declared March 5, 2023 “Bruce Springsteen Day” in the state.
By the way, the Springsteen t-shirt Walz is wearing in this picture is from the 2024 world tour. I need to see an older t-shirt or hear about Walz’s favorite Springsteen albums before I am willing to welcome into the club. š
Here is Nick Corasaniti at The New York Times:
Last year, a blue state governor signed a proclamation declaring March 5 Bruce Springsteen Day.
The state was not New Jersey.
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, an enthusiastic fan of The Boss who became Vice President Kamala Harrisās running mate on Tuesday, marked the rockerās concert in St. Paul last year with effusive praise and a day of honor.
āSpringsteenās music is a source of inspiration for many people in Minnesota, reminding us of the values we hold dear, including kindness, compassion and fairness,ā theĀ proclamation signed by Mr. WalzĀ said.
With Mr. Walz expected to lean on his working class appeal as part of the Democratic presidential ticket, it is fitting how strongly he has embraced the bard of the working man.
Though Mr. Springsteenās music carries wide appeal across the political spectrum (there are few bigger fans than Chris Christie, the Republican former governor of New Jersey), The Boss has long provided a boost to Democrats on the campaign trail,Ā supporting every Democratic nominee since John Kerry. HeĀ forged a deep friendshipĀ with former President Barack Obama andĀ narrated an ad for President Biden.
Former President Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee and a New York native, has taken to mocking some of Mr. Springsteenās appearances on behalf of Democrats. Campaigning in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday,Ā Mr. Trump recalledĀ that Mr. Springsteen appeared at a rally for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
āIām not a huge fan,ā he said of Mr. Springsteen. āI have a bad trait. I only like people that like me.ā
Read the rest here.
Finally, has Jake Tapper of CNN ever been to a Springsteen concert?