# Power To The People Festival Highlights

> Tom Morello reveals he didn't vote for Kamala Harris, Bruce Springsteen covers protest songs at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
- Title: Power To The People Festival Highlights · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: Tom Morello reveals he didn't vote for Kamala Harris, Bruce Springsteen covers protest songs at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Tom Morello admitted not voting…
- Keywords: tom morello, bruce springsteen, power to the people, merriweather post pavilion, kamala harris, dave grohl, jack smith, vote riders, headcount, protest songs, creedence clearwater revival, neil young
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- Published: 2026-10-04T17:49:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom morello, bruce springsteen, power to the people, merriweather post pavilion, kamala harris, dave grohl, jack smith, vote riders, headcount, protest songs, creedence clearwater revival, neil young
## Tom Morello's voting stance
Tom Morello revealed he did not vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

> I saw how the corporate Democrat sausage is made. It is worse than you think.
## Power To The People festival
The non-partisan Power To The People festival took place at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on October 3, 2026.
## Festival proceeds
Proceeds from the one-day event benefit VoteRiders and HeadCount, and it was livestreamed on MS NOW's YouTube channel.
## Morello's political stance
Morello said he can't remember the last time he voted for a Democrat for president, linking his decision to US policy toward Gaza and opposition to corporate Democrat candidates.
## Jack Smith appearance
Jack Smith, the former Trump special counsel, attended the festival wearing a Springsteen shirt.
## Dave Grohl dedication
Dave Grohl dedicated 'My Hero' to his 'new friend Jack' after Jack Smith attended the festival.
## Bruce Springsteen's set
Bruce Springsteen performed protest song covers at the festival, ending with John Lennon's 'Power To The People'.
## Festival impact
Morello and the festival urged attendees to donate to the POWER TO THE PEOPLE Festival Fund to support civic engagement and social justice.
## Festival closing
The festival concluded with a performance of John Lennon's 'Power To The People' featuring all performers.
## Key takeaway

Tom Morello admitted not voting for Kamala Harris in 2024, citing US policy in Gaza and opposition to corporate Democrats, while Bruce Springsteen performed protest song covers at the non-partisan Power To The People festival.