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The re-election of Barack Obama
Just as they did in 2008, artists played a huge role in the political atmosphere of this past election year. From Jay-Z and Beyonce hosting fundraisers for Obama’s re-election, to Bruce Springsteen performing at a rally the day before the country went to the polls, a big part of Obama’s influence on young voters stemmed from the fact that he had a large segment of the musical community on his side.
