Lyrics for Liberals
Older readers will recall how the tune "High Hopes" (1) embodied John F Kennedy's optimism and help propel him to the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination. Even old readers will recall that "Happy Days Are Here Again" swept FDR into the White House in 1932.
Today's candidates need snappy jingles for their campaigns too; as a public service, the Glazerbeam hereby provides at no charge lyrics for campaign songs for three Democratic contenders. (Some of the music may still be protected by copyright, however.) So sing along with your favorite candidate.
Republican songs are coming soon!
1. Tune of "Bye, Bye, Blackbird"
Hillary's the candidate
The Democrats should nominate
Vote for Clinton!
She can win ev'ry debate
And will carry ev'ry state
Vote for Clinton!
Other politicians want to lead us,
But in between elections they don't need us!
So, Hillary for President
And White House resident,
Clinton, OK!
2. Tune of "Black & White" by 3-Dog Night
His pa was black!
His ma was white!
And everyone says he's very bright!
Some says he' wrong.
We say he's right
The right man to win----this political fight!
3. Tune of "My Boyfriend's Back" by the Angels
John Edwards' back!
This time he'll win the nomination!
Hey folks, hey folks, John Edwards' back!
John Edwards' back!
He's gonna govern this great nation!
Hey folks, hey folks, John Edwards' back!
He cares for the poor
Even though he's very rich, ah-ooooo,
He can beat Barack Obama.
He can even beat the
blonde senator from New York! (2)
Hey, folks, just wait and see!
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(1) A non-political version of the song was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1960 and became a big hit. Another version with lyrics like
"Everybody likes Jack,
"Cause Jack is on the right track"
was used at campaign events.
The Kennedys subsequently dumped Sinatra when his mob-ties became too notorious.
(2) Rhymes not always guaranteed.
Today's candidates need snappy jingles for their campaigns too; as a public service, the Glazerbeam hereby provides at no charge lyrics for campaign songs for three Democratic contenders. (Some of the music may still be protected by copyright, however.) So sing along with your favorite candidate.
Republican songs are coming soon!
1. Tune of "Bye, Bye, Blackbird"
Hillary's the candidate
The Democrats should nominate
Vote for Clinton!
She can win ev'ry debate
And will carry ev'ry state
Vote for Clinton!
Other politicians want to lead us,
But in between elections they don't need us!
So, Hillary for President
And White House resident,
Clinton, OK!
2. Tune of "Black & White" by 3-Dog Night
His pa was black!
His ma was white!
And everyone says he's very bright!
Some says he' wrong.
We say he's right
The right man to win----this political fight!
3. Tune of "My Boyfriend's Back" by the Angels
John Edwards' back!
This time he'll win the nomination!
Hey folks, hey folks, John Edwards' back!
John Edwards' back!
He's gonna govern this great nation!
Hey folks, hey folks, John Edwards' back!
He cares for the poor
Even though he's very rich, ah-ooooo,
He can beat Barack Obama.
He can even beat the
blonde senator from New York! (2)
Hey, folks, just wait and see!
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(1) A non-political version of the song was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1960 and became a big hit. Another version with lyrics like
"Everybody likes Jack,
"Cause Jack is on the right track"
was used at campaign events.
The Kennedys subsequently dumped Sinatra when his mob-ties became too notorious.
(2) Rhymes not always guaranteed.
Labels: Edwards, Hillary Clinton, Obama
posted by Gerald S Glazer at 10:31 AM
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Hi Gerry. Below is part of an interview with Joe Lieberman by Chris Wallace. Knowing from your blogs and conversations that you disagree with the Left on a number of key issues, I was surprised to hear you say that you'd like to see a Democrat win in 2008, particularly since you are more likely to agree with the Republican nominee on national security, Israel, immigration, and gay marriage. Since the Republican nominee--probably Romney or Guliani--would arguably be more competent than Bush and less of a Christian conservative, I would think you would still have an open mind. Once the nominees are selected, I look forward to your comparison of the candidates based on arguments you've made in past blogs. Regards...Steve
WALLACE: Let's look ahead to 2008. Are there any Democrats who appear to be running at this point that you could support for president?
LIEBERMAN: Are there any Democrats who don't appear to be running at this point? Look, I've had a very political couple of years in Connecticut, and I'm stepping back for a while to concentrate on being the best senator I can be for my state and my country.
I'm also an Independent-Democrat now, and I'm going to do what most Independents and a lot of Democrats and Republicans in America do, which is to take a look at all the candidates and then in the end, regardless of party, decide who I think will be best for the future of our country.
So I'm open to supporting a Democrat, Republican or even an Independent, if there's a strong one. Stay tuned.
WALLACE: But looking at the three frontrunners — Clinton, Obama, Edwards — all of them in varying degrees expressing their opposition to the war and wanting to end our involvement there — could you support any presidential candidate who you didn't feel was committed to victory in Iraq?
LIEBERMAN: Well, you make a decision based on a whole range of issues. But obviously, the positions that some candidates have taken in Iraq troubles me. Obviously, I will be looking at what positions they take in the larger war against Islamist terrorism.
Here's where I am and maybe why it's — I am genuinely an Independent. I agree more often than not with Democrats on domestic policy. I agree more often than not with Republicans on foreign and defense policy. I'm an Independent.
WALLACE: And we've got less than a minute left.
LIEBERMAN: Yes.
WALLACE: Joe Lieberman grew up in John Bailey's Connecticut, Democratic vice presidential nominee. You're saying you might vote Republican in 2008.
LIEBERMAN: I am, because we have so much on the line both in terms of the Islamist terrorists, who are an enemy as brutal as the fascists and communists we faced in the last century, and we have great challenges here at home to make our economy continue to produce good jobs, to deal with our crises in health care, education, immigration, energy.
I want to choose the person that I believe is best for the future of our country. What I'm saying is what I said last year and what I think the voters said in November. Party is important, but more important is the national interest. And that's the basis that I will decide who to support for president.
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