Really not sure what you are trying to argue here, the link in #7 does not anywhere state that after paying the fees a political rally cannot use a song without the performers permission.
the intentional use as part of a commercial does have require permission from the publisher and label... but not the ARTIST themselves.
A live Rally can use any damned music they please as long as they pay the “PUBLIC PERFORMANCE LICENSE” that’s it, they DO NOT NEED ANYONES PERMISSION as long as they have paid the fees.. from the very link in post 7:
“The use of music at a live campaign event requires a “public performance” license, generally attained from one of the United States’ performing rights organizations. These organizations track the use of music and help distribute royalties from such events.”
A Political campaign doesn’t need an artists permission to use a song at campaign rally’s, never did.. and as I originally said, the Republicans should have told artists to go pound sand long ago on this nonsense.. They took their money, so shut up and sit down. Don’t want it used, remove it from the catalog.
From the article: "Technically, campaigns do not need to receive explicit permission from the artist to use their work, but it should be noted that even if a politician has all the requisite legal permissions the artist can still sue the campaign. The author(s) could make a claim to their “Right of Publicity,” which is a legal protection many states give celebrities and artists. The right of publicity generally protects the use of someone’s name and likeness for commercial reasons. However, this right is not yet nationally recognized. On the federal level, the Lanham Act protects an artist’s trademark or brand by offering protection against false endorsement in which the use of an artist’s work can imply the artist’s support. Politicians and their campaigns also need to acquire proper licensing from the publisher, record label, and venue."
So, yes, the artist could sue to compel the campaign to cease and desist. It may depend on the state they're in, but there are situations where it could happen. I could see that. If I had a huge following as an artist of folks of all political stripes, why would I want my work associated with something that potentially would piss off half my fans? Even Michael Jordan understood that Republicans bought shoes, too.