Discovering the Candidates Through Their Playlists
It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To
Age: 63
Resume: Mob prosecutor, mayor of New York City, separated from his wife at a press conference without telling her first.
Song Playlist:"Life Is a Highway," Rascal Flatts; "Rudie Can't Fail," the Clash; the theme from Rudy, Jerry Goldsmith.
What This Means: That Giuliani either has come under the sway of the leftist, anticapitalist rhetoric spouted by former Clash front man Joe Strummer or he just really, really likes songs with "Rudy" in the title.
Possible Suggestions to Boost His Campaign: "Accidents Will Happen," Elvis Costello & the Attractions; "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," Alan Jackson; "Asshole," Beck.
Mike Huckabee
Age: 52
Resume: Governor of Arkansas, Southern Baptist minister, recovering "food-a-holic."
Song Playlist: While Huckabee has no set playlist, he plays bass in Capitol Offense, a classic-rock cover band whose set list includes songs from Steppenwolf, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elvis, Wilson Pickett and Lynard Skynard.
What This Means: That despite the fact that Huckabee was once in favor of isolating AIDS patients from the general population, once declared that he can't "wait for the duck hunting in heaven" and has endorsed "creationism," at least voters can take solace in the fact that he can play "Freebird" on request.
Possible Suggestions to Boost His Campaign: "Babies With Guns," Aesop Rock; "All I Want Is That Pure Religion," Blind Lemon Jefferson; "Armageddon Time," the Clash.
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