Outraged by the recent political scandals and the trashy campaign gimmicks already dominating the coming election, singer/songwriter Eric Proffitt has launched a "Campaign for Integrity" with his most recent song "Raise the Bar."
"What will it take to get the dying phoenix of the American international image to rise again from the burning embers" Proffitt asks. "The answer is simple: more celebrities and leaders
of character and integrity." His song confronts the marketing mentality permeating the current political scene: "This is not about religion, Black or Caucasian, or whether you're a man or
a woman -- this is all about the nation," his lyrics state.
Voters can demonstrate their desire for integrity by casting their ballot for "Raise the Bar," in the Internet Song of the Year competition. Voting is free, and "It will send a message to
the candidates that America demands something better of those seeking high office," says Proffitt. (To vote, go to Internet Song of The Year Website (