Who's the old, bald guy talking about Simon & Garfunkel?

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Sanders’ campaign use of Simon & Garfunkel song widely praised

Liberal America loves “America”

As widely reported, the Bernie Sanders campaign is using the 47-year old Simon and Garfunkel anthem, America, in a poignant and well-received TV commercial.

The big question for many is, are Simon and Garfunkel for Bernie?

Well, the answer is "yes" Art, maybe Paul. In an interview with CNN, Mr. Garfunkel pledged his allegiance to the candidate, saying, “I like Bernie. I like his fight. I like his dignity and his stance. I like this song.”

Alluding to the famous split and ensuing animosity with Simon, Garfunkel went on to say that while Paul and I might not agree on everything (or, according to sources, anything for that matter) they are both “liberals in our inclination.” 

Mr. Garfunkel said the idea to use the song came from the campaign, “I just acquiesced and let Bernie use my song that I’m so proud of."

According to sources, Mr. Simon did not agree with Mr. Garfunkel, not regarding his “liberal inclination” but about Mr. Garfunkel’s characterization that the song, America, was his. The song, written by Simon in 1968, concerns young lovers hitchhiking their way across the United States, in search of "America." It was inspired by Simon's 1964 road trip with his girlfriend Kathy Chitty, who also was the subject of Simon's earlier song, Kathy's Song.

Regarding the controversy, the feelings of fans everywhere can be summed up in the words of  David “Davy Boy” Dubenstein, 69, of Bayside Queens who said, “Who’s that old, bald guy with glasses on TV talking about Simon and Garfunkel?”