LEWISTON – Singer-songwriter Carole King, making a brief stop Sunday in Lewiston on behalf of John Kerry’s presidential campaign, told supporters she’s seeing momentum shifting for Kerry.

“As I travel around, Republicans and independents are coming on board in increasing numbers. There are a lot of quiet thumbs up for John Kerry,” she said.

King was greeted by roughly 75 fans and Kerry-Edwards campaign workers as she emerged late Sunday afternoon from a black convertible sports car at the Democratic campaign headquarters on Lisbon Street.

Standing on the sidewalk, the singer, known for “You’ve Got a Friend” and many other songs, was immediately surrounded by a flurry of fans.

King and former Gov. Angus King spent the weekend knocking on doors and meeting with volunteers in Bangor, Waterville, Lewiston and Portland for a “Momentum in Maine” effort to talk about the Kerry-Edwards campaign’s plan.

Carole King is appearing in swing states on behalf of the Kerry-Edwards campaign to talk to voters. “I like to go where other people don’t go. You are the foot soldiers,” she said, lauding the campaign headquarters staff and volunteers, to rounds of applause. She said John Kerry “is worthy of your vote.”

King said she met John Kerry four years ago and was ready to campaign. “He is strong and courageous, has integrity and is a proven leader.

“There is a movement for change that’s crossing party lines. I’ve never seen so many people with passion to want a change. If you don’t vote, you don’t have the right to complain,” said King.

Melissa Van Lieu of Dixfield came with her mother, Caroline Hailand of Buffalo, N.Y., after reading about the event in the newspaper.

“We wanted to show our support for Kerry,” said Van Lieu, also accompanied by her son Ben, who is too young to vote. “We have to do this for the welfare of children.”

“We can’t take four more years of Bush. We’ve got to end the Bush dynasty” said Hailand.