Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., is hugged by British singer Elton John on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York, during a campaign fundraising event, Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Former President Bill Clinton looks on in support of his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. When introducing Elton John, the former first lady recalled that he had played at the White House during her husband's term in office.
Chelsea Clinton, left, addresses the audience at a campaign fundraising event for her mother Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The 28 year-old made headlines Monday when she voluntarily brought up the Monica Lewinsky scandal while speaking to students at Purdue University. She said, "If that's what you want to vote on, than that's what you should vote on."
Former President Bill Clinton embraces his wife on stage at the fundraiser. Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States. He served from 1993 to 2001 and left office with a 65 percent approval rating, the highest of any president since WWII.
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, reaches for her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, as her husband, former president Bill Clinton, applauds at right. Five thousand tickets were sold for the event for up to $2,000, the highest contribution one person can make to a single candidate.
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., looks out to the audience as former President Bill Clinton, and daughter Chelsea Clinton look on before singer Elton John, not pictured, performs. The singer opened the evening with "Your Song."
Former President Bill Clinton addresses the audience at the fundraiser. When Hillary Rodham Clinton was asked about her ongoing battle with Senator Barack Obama, she said "I'm still standing," the words of one of John's hit songs.
Elton John sings at the benefit. His songs for the evening included "Candle in the Wind," "Daniel," and "Rocket Man." According the BBC News, John told the crowd that Senator Clinton is the most qualified candidate. He said, "I'm amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country, and I say to hell with them. ... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you."