WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Punk Voter Coalition -- made up of nearly 200 punk bands -- is encouraging fans to vote against U.S. President George W. Bush in November.
The coalition was born in 2000 when NOFX bassist Fat Mike suffered insomnia after Bush beat Al Gore in the election by 537 votes in Florida, the BBC reported Thursday.
"I've sold 50,000 records in Florida," he said. "If 500 fans had voted, it could have been a different election."
NOFX has attacked Bush through its music such as 2003's "The War on Errorism."
The Punk Voter Coalition is seeking to secure votes from fans by using a combination of politically charged lyrics and reminders about civic duty in wartime.
MTV said the coalition is also inviting liberal groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the abortion-rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America to their concerts.
A Web site has been launched at www.Punkvoter.com to offer election news and commentaries from various punk icons.
