Posted on 10/10/2005 12:51:14 PM PDT by areafiftyone
On Sunday, October 16, a truly unique political event will take place.
Teaming up with the legendary rock group U2 for a one-night only appearance will be Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.).
The thousand-dollar-a-seat concert has been put together by Sean and Ana Wolfington and will take place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia in support of Santorum’s reelection, reports NewsMax's James Hirsen.
U2 front man Bono is no stranger to Washington, D.C. He has come often to the nation’s capital to network with politicians on behalf of his many causes.
Santorum met Bono earlier this year having been introduced by John Kasich, the former congressman from Ohio and host of Fox News Channel’s "Heartland.” So what does the Irish rocker have in common with the conservative senator?
As in the case of Santorum, Bono’s religious convictions inform his activities.
The U2 leader shared some of his faith perspectives with the author of the book "Bono in Conversation.” He said, "It’s a mind-blowing concept that the God who created the Universe might be looking for company, a real relationship with people.”
Santorum told "Christianity Today” that "faith is a source of morality; it’s a source of virtue; it’s a source of reason. It’s a tremendous influence on my worldview.”
Two very different men from two very different professions whom folks may not suspect would hold common beliefs.
Organizer of the event Sean Wolfington sees these two as fitting together quite well.
Wolfington puts it this way: "It's truly appropriate for U2, a band with a purpose, to be involved in a fundraiser with Senator Rick Santorum, a politician with a purpose. Both men are passionate about what they believe and their faith is very important to them.”
LOL Whoda thunk it.
Amazing.
what's your opinion on Harrisburg Patriot News? I'm a transplant to central PA from SO CAL, and can't tell if they are conservative, liberal or truly fair and balanced. They have Santorum polling 18 points behind Casey.
The badge of RINOdom is now unmistakeable. And to think we used any political capital defending him in the past .... sheesh!
If it's really true that Bono is raising money for Rick Santorum, he must think that the Republicans are going to be staying in power for a while.
I'm Lebanon County born and raised. And I can guarantee the Patriot is a liberal newspaper.
Santorum is an avowed right to life politician. U2 is an Irish band and may share that right to life position with him. What am I missing here in your comment?
Or an American spy plane that was shot down over the Soviet Union.
Say what you will about Santorum. You like him or you don't
But there is no way I will vote for Casey! No way!
Why??????????? just stupidy? or desperation? - Not a smart move in my opinion but we'll see. :)
My husband is a dem and can't stand Santorum. Break my heart. But he's going to vote for him because he likes Casey less. I don't know why, but I'm glad.
U2 came to fame in the early 80s known for their outpsoken Catholicism.
U-2 is also the name of the CIA Spy Plane. They aren't conservatives, by US standards, but Bono's credentials as a Christian are unquestionable.
Don't know how credible NewsMax is with this story. But I'm SHOCKED I TELL YA SHOCKED! LOL
Thousand dollar seat? Their music sucks, and I'm not even in solid support of Santorum. At least they're doing it for a somewhat conservative cause instead of wasting money in Africa.
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