Terry McAuliffe has a friend in singer-songwriter Carole King

All you've gotta do is call — or in the case of Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe (D), have her sign some fundraising emails.

According to McAuliffe campaign staffer Christina Freundlich, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Carole King has reportedly brought in $75,000 for McAuliffe's bid so far. Not to mention emails signed by King are apparently some of the campaign's top performing.

At this point, it's hard to say which is a better accolade for King — her newfound role of celebrity McAuliffe champion, or her status as a Grammy award-winning artist. Quite the toss-up.

The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Sign up