May 29
OK, here’s where they stand, a small sampling:
Clinton
Merle Haggard
Elton John
Janet Jackson
Madonna
Barry Manilow
Ricky Martin
Barbra Streisand
Obama
Bruce Springsteen
Arcade Fire
Kim Gordon
Russell Simmons
Oh and non-musicians, she has Jack Nicholson, but he has Robert De Niro. She has Jerry Springer, and he has Oprah. Not that I’m not a fan of talk shows or Oprah, particularly, but Jerry Springer? I would be surprised to hear that most Jerry Springer watchers even vote.
There is just no contest, cool-wise.
What brought this on was the news of Ricky Martin’s endorsement. Last awesome presidential candidate that he spoke up for was GWB in 2000. Great company to keep, Hills.
Battle of the Bands