Who?: Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN)
Musician supporters: Thompson is big with the Nashville crowd. John Rich of Big & Rich is a vocal supporter. Gretchen Wilson & Cowboy Troy have also showed up at Thompson events.
Lorrie Morgan dated Fred, and is still a supporter.
Musician relatives: Garlinggauge.com passes along this fact that Fred Thompson is related to Elvis Presley. (Elvis of course is a Duncan Hunter man.)
What I assume is on his personal music player: I don't really picture Thompson listening to any music, but then again, I can see him owning a George Jones CD or twelve.
On the Record:
More than any other candidate, Thompson is introduced a policy that we here fully can get behind. If elected, there will be more Johnny Cash.
Fred is the inspiration behind the not half-bad "I've got a crush on Fred Thompson's politics".
Will Fred answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Fred has a down-to-earth vibe, so I was hoping for something, but I never heard back from his camp. Well, we know Fred doesn't do silliness like doing a show of hands, so it's possible he doesn't do silly things like answer e-mails from his constituents, either.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Weekend Update - 12/30/2007
Updates:
Bill Richardson has earned the support of Bette Midler.
Wonkette.com reports Barry Manilow endorses Joe Biden. This counters an earlier statement on Wikipedia that said Manilow supported Ron Paul (now removed).
Fun fact: Ever since I've started this, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson have added me to their mailing list. I never got any kind of answer from the Richardson camp.
Bill Richardson has earned the support of Bette Midler.
Wonkette.com reports Barry Manilow endorses Joe Biden. This counters an earlier statement on Wikipedia that said Manilow supported Ron Paul (now removed).
Fun fact: Ever since I've started this, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson have added me to their mailing list. I never got any kind of answer from the Richardson camp.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tom Tancredo
Who?: Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Co)
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: I can tell you what I think is not on it. The Zeros, Shakira, Ruben Blades
On the Record: Tom's myspace indicates he likes The Godfather and the Bourne movies, but no mention of music.
Tom is the only candidate I know of that had his own American Idol style talent contest.
Will Tom answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": We recently found out Tom may be dropping from the race. We e-mailed him a few days ago and haven't heard back. We can only assume that Tom is afraid of cutting questions like this, and has decided to drop out, instead of face the pressure.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Michael Charles Smith
Who?: Oregon Businessman Michael Charles Smith Along with John Cox, Smith is probably the best known of the third (or fourth) tier of Presidential candidates. Why Cox and Smith aren't on the debate stage, and Hunter and Keyes are, is a shame, but that's party politics for you.
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Hard to tell, but probably not gangsta rap
On the Record: Michael is shown on his website holding a tuba. If Clinton could ride a woodwind to the White House, why not time for the brass instruments?
Will Michael answer my question about what music he listens to?: This whole thing has been an exercise to see if I can get my question answered by a candidate. I haven't been too successful with this. How are the future world leaders going to go head-to-head with Ahmadinejad, if they won't go head-to-head with me first? How can a candidate claim to be 'of the people' if they don't answer my question?
Well, Michael Charles Smith gets our full endorsement. He actually replied back.
I play tuba and I’m a band geek. I like symphonic band music, and usually the more tuba the better – Wagner, Sousa, etc.
There’s a piece call Polka and Fugue from the opera Schwanda the Bagpiper by Jaromir Weinberger – it’s probably my all time favorite piece that nobody’s ever heard of.
I’m also a product of my Midwestern roots in the 70’s. I like REO Speedwagon, Rush, and Boston.
I like somewhat quirky stuff like They Might be Giants, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Pink Martini.
I appreciate anyone with talent, but most of the stuff I hear on the radio doesn’t demonstrate much talent.
He then goes on to say he plays tuba with the Corvallis Community Band and invites me over to see them if I am in the neighborhood.
There’s a piece call Polka and Fugue from the opera Schwanda the Bagpiper by Jaromir Weinberger – it’s probably my all time favorite piece that nobody’s ever heard of.
I’m also a product of my Midwestern roots in the 70’s. I like REO Speedwagon, Rush, and Boston.
I like somewhat quirky stuff like They Might be Giants, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Pink Martini.
I appreciate anyone with talent, but most of the stuff I hear on the radio doesn’t demonstrate much talent.
He then goes on to say he plays tuba with the Corvallis Community Band and invites me over to see them if I am in the neighborhood.
Smith gets high points for answering back personally. Even more so, his answer is great.
I have lots of friends who likes the same music. I would encourage them (and you) to vote with their MP3 Player and show Smith some love.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Rudy Giuliani
Who?: Former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani (R-NY)
Musician supporters: Adam Sandler, punk musician Jimmy Camp
What I assume is on his personal music player: Probably Billy Joel, Probably not Lou Reed
On the Record: Rudy's favorite music is opera.
MC Artificial recorded "Vote for Rudy", but we think he's being tongue-in-cheek.
Rudy also doesn't like rap, but buys his bling where the rappers go.
A quick Google Image Search shows Rudy backstage with Jennifer Lopez
Mo Giuliani, Mo Problems
Will Rudy answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Looking back in time, people might speculate that the first sign Giullani's campaign was over was his 3rd place finish in Iowa. Others will say they knew Rudy's chances were finished when he finished 4th in New Hampshire. But the real turning point was when he did not respond to my question.
Musician supporters: Adam Sandler, punk musician Jimmy Camp
What I assume is on his personal music player: Probably Billy Joel, Probably not Lou Reed
On the Record: Rudy's favorite music is opera.
MC Artificial recorded "Vote for Rudy", but we think he's being tongue-in-cheek.
Rudy also doesn't like rap, but buys his bling where the rappers go.
A quick Google Image Search shows Rudy backstage with Jennifer Lopez
Mo Giuliani, Mo Problems
Will Rudy answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Looking back in time, people might speculate that the first sign Giullani's campaign was over was his 3rd place finish in Iowa. Others will say they knew Rudy's chances were finished when he finished 4th in New Hampshire. But the real turning point was when he did not respond to my question.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Gene Amondson
Who?: Gene Amondson, minister, temperance activist, Prohibition Party candidate in 2004 and 2008
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Minor Threat, Youth of Today, 7 Seconds
On the Record: Although nothing is stated explicitly, you can sort of guess that Amondson listens to a lot of hymns. Anybody, who plays Billy Sunday for a hobby, or dresses like the Grim Reaper is probably pretty hardcore.
No mention of music, then, but Pastor Gene expresses himself through painting and wood carving.
He also expresses himself through his pies. A Warrant fan, then?
Will Gene answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": I was hoping that someone like Gene would take the time to write me back. He didn't, so we can't endorse him (although we still think he's the candidate most likely to nominate Ray Cappo to the Supreme Court). I could forgive anybody for being passed out drunk and not replying to my question, but what's Gene's excuse?
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Minor Threat, Youth of Today, 7 Seconds
On the Record: Although nothing is stated explicitly, you can sort of guess that Amondson listens to a lot of hymns. Anybody, who plays Billy Sunday for a hobby, or dresses like the Grim Reaper is probably pretty hardcore.
No mention of music, then, but Pastor Gene expresses himself through painting and wood carving.
He also expresses himself through his pies. A Warrant fan, then?
Will Gene answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": I was hoping that someone like Gene would take the time to write me back. He didn't, so we can't endorse him (although we still think he's the candidate most likely to nominate Ray Cappo to the Supreme Court). I could forgive anybody for being passed out drunk and not replying to my question, but what's Gene's excuse?
Bill Richardson
Who? Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM)
Musician supporters: Oddly, Toby Keith. Richardson also insists that he has celebrity endorsers to be named later.
Musician relatives: Wikipedia insists Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson is related, although I couldn't find anything definitive on this.
What I assume is on his personal music player:
Richardson seems kind of hip. I could definitely see him listening to a lot of Triple-A artists.
On the Record:
Louie Bello recorded this song, which proves just about every candidate has a theme song. It's not half-bad.
At the DNC convention, Richardson picked "Lean on Me" (the Club Nouveau version) as his theme song, and "Baby, I love your Way" (neither the Frampton or Will to Power version, but the salsa version by Fuerza Juvenil) as his exit music.
Bill gets major points from us, by being a vocal supporter of arts and music.
Will Bill answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": I submitted my question by e-mail on Bill's website. It immediatley took me to a page asking me how much I wanted to contribute to Bill's campaign. I never did get an answer back from the Richardson campaign (maybe, because I didn't donate).
Musician supporters: Oddly, Toby Keith. Richardson also insists that he has celebrity endorsers to be named later.
Musician relatives: Wikipedia insists Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson is related, although I couldn't find anything definitive on this.
What I assume is on his personal music player:
Richardson seems kind of hip. I could definitely see him listening to a lot of Triple-A artists.
On the Record:
Louie Bello recorded this song, which proves just about every candidate has a theme song. It's not half-bad.
At the DNC convention, Richardson picked "Lean on Me" (the Club Nouveau version) as his theme song, and "Baby, I love your Way" (neither the Frampton or Will to Power version, but the salsa version by Fuerza Juvenil) as his exit music.
Bill gets major points from us, by being a vocal supporter of arts and music.
Will Bill answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": I submitted my question by e-mail on Bill's website. It immediatley took me to a page asking me how much I wanted to contribute to Bill's campaign. I never did get an answer back from the Richardson campaign (maybe, because I didn't donate).
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Ron Paul
Who? Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)
Musician supporters: Barry Manilow, John Mayer, Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Jimmie Vaughn (The Fabulous Thunderbirds), dozens and dozens of punk bands
What I assume is on his personal music player: Hard to figure. Paul is 72 years old, a Texan, and loved by indie rockers. He could listen to anything, so Jack FM, I suppose.
On the Record: Is there anybody more inspiring to musicians than Dr. Paul. There's the Ron Paul Rockfest and Ronstock. I bet Joe Biden doesn't have his own musical festival.
Ron has an entire genre of music. Has there been any candidate with as many songs dedicated to him. There is so many that it is a challenge to collect them all. There is rap, country, reggae- every style imaginable. Ron has more music videos than MTV.
Despite video evidence to the contrary, Ron Paul was not a member of Maximo Park or the Strokes.
Will Ron answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?" : As internet savy as Paul's campaign is, I was hoping for at least some kind of reply or acknowledgement. Nothing came. It's a shame, too, as of any of the candidates, I am genuinely interested in what kind of music Dr. Paul listens to.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Weekend Update 12/8/2007
We are still waiting to hear from many candidates, and I should have more profiles up in the next few days.
I am disappointed at the response, and at this point, am endorsing a Dave Barry candidacy.
A couple of updates:
Barrack Obama has picked up the important Wilco endorsement.
Dakota & the Black River Bandit have released this Dennis Kucinich song. I don't know who they are, but it's catchy. As mentioned before, Dennis gets a 'thumbs up' from Vote Yer Music.
I am disappointed at the response, and at this point, am endorsing a Dave Barry candidacy.
A couple of updates:
Barrack Obama has picked up the important Wilco endorsement.
Dakota & the Black River Bandit have released this Dennis Kucinich song. I don't know who they are, but it's catchy. As mentioned before, Dennis gets a 'thumbs up' from Vote Yer Music.
Duncan Hunter
Who? Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Musician supporters: Elvis Presley, who showed up at the Ames straw poll to show his support
What I assume is on his personal music player: Duncan represents Southern California, so I can only assume he listens to Black Flag, the Adolescents, the Germs, TSOL....
On the Record: Well, the Elvis appearance at the Straw Poll was probably the highlight of Hunter's campaign. Elvis hadn't been seen with a politican in thirty years, so I'm not sure why he came out to support the California congressman.
I found this website and don't understand it. It appears to be a website put up by a Duncan hunter supporter along with a collection of protest songs. I can understand the more patriotic songs, but many of the songs on the website seem to be the opposite of what you'd expect a Hunter supporter to like.
There is this Hunter YouTube video which is so annoyingly upbeat it makes Lawrence Welk look like the Velvet Underground.
Will Duncan answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Nothing yet from the Hunter campaign. You know Hunter needs all the help he can get, and a "Vote Yer Music" endorsement would be a good move. Sadly, we have to give Hunter thumbs down.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Brian Moore
Who? Brian Moore Presidential Nominee of the Socialist Party USA
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Billy Bragg, the Clash, Rage Against the Machine, The Redskins
On the Record: No clue on the website (and it's a better website than some major candidates) about what music Brian likes, though we find out he plays baseball and is a Civil War re-enactor.
Brian was nominated as the Socialist's guy in a convention in October (and you thought the Iowa Caucuses were early).
Will Brian answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?" You know I go to all of this trouble e-mailing the Socialist Party USA, probably putting myself on all sort of FBI-watch lists in the process, and.... nothing.
If you have to vote for a godless commie in '08, we don't endorse this one.
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Billy Bragg, the Clash, Rage Against the Machine, The Redskins
On the Record: No clue on the website (and it's a better website than some major candidates) about what music Brian likes, though we find out he plays baseball and is a Civil War re-enactor.
Brian was nominated as the Socialist's guy in a convention in October (and you thought the Iowa Caucuses were early).
Will Brian answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?" You know I go to all of this trouble e-mailing the Socialist Party USA, probably putting myself on all sort of FBI-watch lists in the process, and.... nothing.
If you have to vote for a godless commie in '08, we don't endorse this one.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Dave Barry
Who? Dave Barry, Humorist, Novelist, Semi-retired writer for the Miami Herald, Personal Hero, Honest-to-goodness serious Presidential candidate
Musician supporters: Dave is a member of the Rock Bottom Remainders, a band featuring a bunch of famous novelists. one would assume they would all vote for Barry- Stephen King, Mitch Albom, Amy Tan, Scott Turow, Matt Groenig, and Robert Fulgham, to name the biggest names.
What I assume is on his personal music player: Billy Joel's Glass Houses
On the Record: More than anyone in history ever, Barry has come up with the best rock n'roll band names in the universe.
With the Rock Bottom Remainders, has hung with some of rock's biggest names- Springsteen, Zevon, Roger McGuinn
Wrote Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs
Will Dave answer my question: His website says "Dave Barry is running for president (yes, of the United States). He is currently leading every single poll by a wide margin, although you will read nothing about this in the so-called “mainstream” media."
While candidates big and small dodge the public, Dave takes Q&A's left-and-right on this website.
We submitted this question: "As we learned in 1992 from the Bill Clinton/Fleetwood Mac alliance, there is nothing more important to getting elected than a theme song. What is your campaign theme song"
and got this response from Barry himself: "I have stated repeatedly on this forum that my Official Campaign Theme Song is Kung Fu Fighting. I am, however, in the market for an Emergency Backup Campaign Theme Song, and I welcome suggestions from the public. (Please do not suggest Copacabana, which has already been claimed by John Edwards.) "
So, there you have it. A personal, public respnse from an honest-to-goodness real serious-like Presidential candidate.
Because of this (and because he is an idol of mine), this blog can say unequivocally, we support the campaign of Dave Barry.
Musician supporters: Dave is a member of the Rock Bottom Remainders, a band featuring a bunch of famous novelists. one would assume they would all vote for Barry- Stephen King, Mitch Albom, Amy Tan, Scott Turow, Matt Groenig, and Robert Fulgham, to name the biggest names.
What I assume is on his personal music player: Billy Joel's Glass Houses
On the Record: More than anyone in history ever, Barry has come up with the best rock n'roll band names in the universe.
With the Rock Bottom Remainders, has hung with some of rock's biggest names- Springsteen, Zevon, Roger McGuinn
Wrote Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs
Will Dave answer my question: His website says "Dave Barry is running for president (yes, of the United States). He is currently leading every single poll by a wide margin, although you will read nothing about this in the so-called “mainstream” media."
While candidates big and small dodge the public, Dave takes Q&A's left-and-right on this website.
We submitted this question: "As we learned in 1992 from the Bill Clinton/Fleetwood Mac alliance, there is nothing more important to getting elected than a theme song. What is your campaign theme song"
and got this response from Barry himself: "I have stated repeatedly on this forum that my Official Campaign Theme Song is Kung Fu Fighting. I am, however, in the market for an Emergency Backup Campaign Theme Song, and I welcome suggestions from the public. (Please do not suggest Copacabana, which has already been claimed by John Edwards.) "
So, there you have it. A personal, public respnse from an honest-to-goodness real serious-like Presidential candidate.
Because of this (and because he is an idol of mine), this blog can say unequivocally, we support the campaign of Dave Barry.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Mike Gravel
Who? Former Sen. Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Hard to figure. I can see Gravel listening to Glenn Miller, and I can see Gravel listening to Frank Zappa.
On the Record: Mike has targeted the gamer vote through his commercials, and was the first candidate to hit Second Life.
One person thinks of "F--- tha Police" when they hear the phrase "I support Mike Gravel for President".
Most importantly, Gravel has entered the world of spoken word mash-up. He is the closest thing that this campaign has to Gil Scott-Herron:
Will Mike answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Mike has a unique spot on his website, where he asks people to submit questions, and then he will answer the question on his weekly YouTube post. Pretty cool idea. Interestingly, Gravel lays out, thaqt he will treat any kind of threat or disparaging remark seriously, and that he has yer IP address, so don't even think about it.
I did submit the question, but as I haven't seen too much recent activity, I suspect i won;t get an answer. I will keep you tuned in, should that change.
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: Hard to figure. I can see Gravel listening to Glenn Miller, and I can see Gravel listening to Frank Zappa.
On the Record: Mike has targeted the gamer vote through his commercials, and was the first candidate to hit Second Life.
One person thinks of "F--- tha Police" when they hear the phrase "I support Mike Gravel for President".
Most importantly, Gravel has entered the world of spoken word mash-up. He is the closest thing that this campaign has to Gil Scott-Herron:
Will Mike answer my question "What music are you currently listening to?": Mike has a unique spot on his website, where he asks people to submit questions, and then he will answer the question on his weekly YouTube post. Pretty cool idea. Interestingly, Gravel lays out, thaqt he will treat any kind of threat or disparaging remark seriously, and that he has yer IP address, so don't even think about it.
I did submit the question, but as I haven't seen too much recent activity, I suspect i won;t get an answer. I will keep you tuned in, should that change.
John Cox
Who? John Cox, Illinois Businessman
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: They don't get much more Conserative than Cox, so i would expect the music to be the same. Then again, he might surprise, he is the only candidate I know of, sporting a photoshopped Rocky-style poster on his website.
On the Record: Probably the biggest and oddest moment of the Cox campaign was the release of his music video "We Need Someone to Keep the Oath He Swore". It was a tribute (parody?) of Led Zep's "Immigrant Song" (get it?).
Candidate most likely to have Kingdom Come play his inagural ball.
Will John answer my question: I figured if anyone was going to give me a personal e-mail answer, it would be Cox. He got 41 votes in the Ames Straw Poll, which is about 20 more people than were at a party I was at the last time I was in Ames.
I wasn't going to bust John's chops, but I haven't received an answer, so he goes into the "No endorsement" pile. I figure he's not too busy to answer my question.
In his defense, it sounds like Cox may no longer be actively running for President.
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: They don't get much more Conserative than Cox, so i would expect the music to be the same. Then again, he might surprise, he is the only candidate I know of, sporting a photoshopped Rocky-style poster on his website.
On the Record: Probably the biggest and oddest moment of the Cox campaign was the release of his music video "We Need Someone to Keep the Oath He Swore". It was a tribute (parody?) of Led Zep's "Immigrant Song" (get it?).
Candidate most likely to have Kingdom Come play his inagural ball.
Will John answer my question: I figured if anyone was going to give me a personal e-mail answer, it would be Cox. He got 41 votes in the Ames Straw Poll, which is about 20 more people than were at a party I was at the last time I was in Ames.
I wasn't going to bust John's chops, but I haven't received an answer, so he goes into the "No endorsement" pile. I figure he's not too busy to answer my question.
In his defense, it sounds like Cox may no longer be actively running for President.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Barack Obama
Who: Senator Barack H. Obama (D-IL)
Musician supporters: Nas, Common, Will Smith, and Wyclef Jean all showed early support for the "Draft Obama" campaign. Billie Joe Armstrong gave a half-endorsement. Donnie McLurkin made a controversial campaign appearance.
What I assume is on his personal music player: Obama has been probably the most followed candidate on the trail, so we sort of know this answer already.
On the Record: CNN reported that Obama likes Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, and Beyonce.
Barack has inspired the song "Obama Girl" we all know, but also the song "The World Votes for Obama". He also is probably the most name-dropped candidate in rap music. What rhymes with Tancredo?
A punk supergroup featuring Greg Hetson and members of Goldfinger, Guttermouth and the Dee Dee Ramone Band have named themselves Black President.
Obama's website includes many meet-up groups inclusing Muusicians for Obama and Soul Music Lovers for Obama, to name two.
Obama addressed the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, which is pretty cool if you ask me.
Obama has criticized hardcore rap music, but he is still the candidate most likely to nominate Ludacris to be Attorney General.
Obama has taken money from the RIAA, yet has criticized internet proviers who try to limit P2P action.
Will Obama answer my question: "What music are you currently listening to?": Barack is a rock star. Politicians get dozens of e-mails a day. Rock stars get 100's of e-mails a day.
The Obama campaign know this, so they have tried to anticipate questions, and have a pretty extensive FAQ section on their webpage.
After sending an e-mail, I got a quick reply back, that was a standard response; still credit for acknowledging something. The response began "Thank you for contacting Obama for America. The volume of messages we are receiving has exceeded all expectations. While it is difficult to respond to thousands of messages a week as efficiently as we would like, the level of interest and nature of the comments reflected in these communications are very gratifying. Your thoughts on our campaign and America's future are greatly appreciated."
Joe Biden
Who? Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE)
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: A liberal Senator who grew up in the 60's. I suspect that he listens to a lot of British invasion, maybe some Motown thrown in.
On the Record: I have been unable to find anything on this. Although, if Biden does listen to Cd's, he has made it clear, he would go to Best Buy to buy them, as opposed to downloading it off a P2P network. So, he may still pick up that elusive Lars Ulrich endorsement.
Joe also inspired Red State Update's "Fightin' Joe Biden" for whatever that is worth.
Will Joe answer my question: "What music are you currently listening to?": I have yet to hear back from the Biden campaign. At this point, this blog cannot endorse Joe Biden for President. Should we hear anything from the Biden campaign, we will update this post.
Musician supporters: n/a
What I assume is on his personal music player: A liberal Senator who grew up in the 60's. I suspect that he listens to a lot of British invasion, maybe some Motown thrown in.
On the Record: I have been unable to find anything on this. Although, if Biden does listen to Cd's, he has made it clear, he would go to Best Buy to buy them, as opposed to downloading it off a P2P network. So, he may still pick up that elusive Lars Ulrich endorsement.
Joe also inspired Red State Update's "Fightin' Joe Biden" for whatever that is worth.
Will Joe answer my question: "What music are you currently listening to?": I have yet to hear back from the Biden campaign. At this point, this blog cannot endorse Joe Biden for President. Should we hear anything from the Biden campaign, we will update this post.
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