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).
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