09-07-2015 21:13 via rollingstone.com

Why Politicians Keep Using Songs Without Artists' Permission

In 2004, Howard Dean's staff decided "We Can," a song by country star LeAnn Rimes about achieving the impossible, was the perfect soundtrack for his presidential bid. So Joe Trippi, Dean's campaign manager, secured the rights and contacted Rimes for permission – she agreed, as long as it was a...
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