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flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:12 PM Nov 2012

Pitbull the Cuban American Megastar to perform with Obama in Florida Sunday

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** This is smart because Pitbull is anti-Castro too, or was, his father was a Mariel Boatlift arrival. At the same time he'll probably be one of the first to perform in Cuba when things open up further.

Pitbull Joining Barack Obama in South Florida on Sunday

Dale! Pitbull may be Mr. 305 (where the vast majority of his fellow Cuban-Americans are voting for Mitt Romney), but he'll be stepping into the 954 on Sunday to join President Obama at a major pre-election rally.

Obama will be stopping by McArthur High School Football Field (6501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood) on Sunday. Doors open at half past noon. You do need tickets though, and those can be snagged here.

Naked Politics claims that there's a rumor going around that Pit was spotted at a Marco Rubio victory rally at the Biltmore Hotel in 2010, but lately he's been leaning blue.

During the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, he co-headlined a party that benefited several Democratic PACs.

He's also been involved in campaign to get young Latinos to register to vote as far back as 2006, but at the height of his popularity it appears he's getting partisan.





Pitbull at the MTV Awards with Marc Anthony - he appears halfway

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Pitbull the Cuban American Megastar to perform with Obama in Florida Sunday (Original Post) flamingdem Nov 2012 OP
There's a Cuban-American megastar called Pitbull? pscot Nov 2012 #1
I doubt there is one latino or black American under 40 who doesn't know his music flamingdem Nov 2012 #3
63 yr old Okie... I know who he is! OKNancy Nov 2012 #4
I meant to add - plus all 63 year old Okies! flamingdem Nov 2012 #6
I never heard of him until this morning. But I live a cloistered life. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #8
I'm gonna go commune with my Nat King Cole collection pscot Nov 2012 #21
He was hot in his time flamingdem Nov 2012 #22
Just an FYI Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #16
So it's true about Pitbull and the Okies! flamingdem Nov 2012 #17
LOL this 50 year old Grandmother thinks Pittbull is pretty damned sexy! Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #18
A DUer is reporting 2 mile lines already for the rally! flamingdem Nov 2012 #24
White folks know him too - TBF Nov 2012 #9
I'm black and under 40 I've heard of him but don't really follow his music. craigmatic Nov 2012 #10
Love me some Pittbull! n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #15
I'm old and I LOVE Pitbull. Some of his lyrics are hilarious like those in International roguevalley Nov 2012 #29
Thanks for this; I had no idea what his background was. nt babylonsister Nov 2012 #2
I'm officially old Lisa D Nov 2012 #5
You need to watch the MTV music awards more often! flamingdem Nov 2012 #7
I've never watched MTV DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #28
I only know of him from Zumba class. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #25
Watch Pitbull do a remix with Obama's words flamingdem Nov 2012 #26
Yay Pitbull! CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #11
The local stations show young people lining up for him already flamingdem Nov 2012 #12
His music is crazy catchy. Wow, that rally's going to be NUTS! Barack_America Nov 2012 #13
Si! Both of these give me ear worms flamingdem Nov 2012 #19
someone manipulated a poll on facebook and he ended up in the boonies in roguevalley Nov 2012 #30
Pitbull at MTV Music Awards w/Marc Anthony flamingdem Nov 2012 #14
Megastar ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #20
He is among youth and certainly Latinos.. and remember demographics flamingdem Nov 2012 #27
KaryninMiami reports: people lined up for 2 miles to get into rally that starts @4pm flamingdem Nov 2012 #23

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
3. I doubt there is one latino or black American under 40 who doesn't know his music
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:23 PM
Nov 2012

Maybe 2.

To make my point! He performs songs with Jennifer Lopez and on all the major award shows, etc.

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
4. 63 yr old Okie... I know who he is!
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:38 PM
Nov 2012

I actually know him because I used to own a dance school before I retired.. and also watched "Behind the Music" on VH-1.
Like I said, I'm retired... lol

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
6. I meant to add - plus all 63 year old Okies!
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:46 PM
Nov 2012

I'm no youngster and have found myself dancing to Pitbull

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
24. A DUer is reporting 2 mile lines already for the rally!
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:37 PM
Nov 2012

Though we know it's for Obama, combine that with Pitbull and half of Miami will show up

TBF

(32,064 posts)
9. White folks know him too -
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:50 PM
Nov 2012

I have younger cousins who talk (obsess) about him - he's very popular. I didn't know he was Cuban though.

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
29. I'm old and I LOVE Pitbull. Some of his lyrics are hilarious like those in International
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 04:27 PM
Nov 2012

Love -Romanian sisters - *face palm* -but his music is gorgeous. I love him. Good for him.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
7. You need to watch the MTV music awards more often!
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:47 PM
Nov 2012

Not really but that's where you'll find Pitbull and the like

DollarBillHines

(1,922 posts)
28. I've never watched MTV
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 04:00 PM
Nov 2012

I remember when MTV started up, in the late 70s (I think).

But I could never understand why people would watch video when they could go out and catch a live gig.

GoCubsGo

(32,086 posts)
25. I only know of him from Zumba class.
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:39 PM
Nov 2012

Some of the instructors use a lot of Pitbull's music. I cannot tell you how pleased I am to hear that he's helping out the President!

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
12. The local stations show young people lining up for him already
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 01:56 PM
Nov 2012

My only concern is that the majority of die-hard fans may not be registered or citizens but the process starts with things like this - the connection between a beloved star and the Potus, yay!!

It's so expensive to attend a concert these days, in the end this might be the new way to get people interested in civics!

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
30. someone manipulated a poll on facebook and he ended up in the boonies in
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 04:30 PM
Nov 2012

Alaska for a show by those who nominated that location the most. I can't remember if it was Bethel or not but he was a great sport and did a great job. GO, PITBULL! (I love pitbulls too)

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
27. He is among youth and certainly Latinos.. and remember demographics
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 03:34 PM
Nov 2012

.. the repukes made the error of forgetting about that.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
23. KaryninMiami reports: people lined up for 2 miles to get into rally that starts @4pm
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 02:35 PM
Nov 2012
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251210046

Hollywood FL miles and miles for President Obama!
Thousands and thousands - line wraps for at least 2 miles maybe more - to enter stadium where Pres. will be speaking today. We arrived too late- end of line way too far to make it inside and it is HOT out-- heading home to watch on CSpan. But these are the people who waited in lines if up to 5 hours to vote- and these people- WE THE PEOPLE are fired up!!!

** Some star power in Hollywood today - Hollywood, Florida that is!
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