They have Nugent, we have Madonna

They have Nugent, we have Madonna

by digby

Hey, look what the Detroit News is reporting:

Hoping to drive interest in his congressional campaign, Trevor Thomas is appealing to Michigan pride.

Donors to Thomas’ West Michigan campaign to win the Democratic nomination to face incumbent Justin Amash , R-Cascade Township, in November have a chance to win Madonna memorabilia.

Not just any trinket, though, but “the original and rare RIAA-certified Double Platinum Award Record” for “Vogue,” Madonna’s super smash hit.

Rochester native Madonna gave the record to Howie Klein, a former bigwig at her label, Sire Records. Klein is the founder of Blue America PAC that backs progressive candidates around the country.

Blue America endorsed Thomas and Klein thought Madonna’s Michigan connection would be a good way to raise money.

“Trevor is the example of the inclusive spirit of what ‘Vogue’ was all about in the ’90s and today,” Klein said in a campaign press release. “He’s trying to change the dynamic of politics.”

The drawing runs through June. The winner will be chosen at random.

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