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It's not just the national scene anymore. Bono is getting more involved at the local level - offering what I am sure is an unsolicited opinion on the race for Governor of the state of Canada.

Comparing the growing battle to lift global poverty to the fight to end apartheid, the U2 frontman said Martin could suffer a ballot-box backlash if he refuses to commit to meeting the target of 0.7% of GDP adopted by other wealthy nations.

"I think the prime minister will find out, if he walks away from the opportunity to 0.7%, I think he will hear about it and feel it in the election.

"I'm absolutely sure of that," he told reporters during an Ottawa news conference.

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Calling himself a "fan" of Canada, the musician-activist praised results of a recent poll that showed 45% of Canadians support giving more money to end world hunger and disease.

What's next? Bono's going to butt in on the race for Sanitation Commissioner?