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Springsteen Hits Coulter, Defends Right to Take a Stand on Political Issues [video 2min]

In a recent interview, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien asked Bruce Springsteen about criticism he has received for taking a stand on political issues. Springsteen responded sarcastically, “Yeah, they should let Ann Coulter do it instead.” He added that, "Present company [ie, O'Brien] included, the idiots rambling on on cable television on any given night of the week, and you’re saying that musicians shouldn’t speak up? It’s insane. It’s funny." The Boss's dig at O'Brien went right over her head.
Read entire article at American Progress Action Fund "Think Progress"