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February 29, 2008
Posted: 05:47 PM ET
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FROM CNN’s Jack Cafferty:

Music plays an important role on the campaign trail. The right song can rally the crowd and get them pumped up before the candidate gets onstage.

But, several of the presidential candidates have had problems when it comes to picking their music. Hillary Clinton held an online contest to choose her song and came up with the “You and I” by Celine Dion. Fine, except Dion is Canadian. That song had to be scrapped.

John McCain at one point was using John Mellencamp’s hits like “Our Country” and “Pink Houses”. But the liberal rocker apparently wasn’t comfortable with the conservative McCain using his tunes and told him to stop. McCain also ran into problems using the theme song from “Rocky,” and also opted against using “Take a Chance on Me” by the Swedish group Abba because of licensing and other concerns.

Mike Huckabee tried playing “More than a Feeling” by the group Boston. They balked, saying Huckabee didn’t have permission and was, “the polar opposite of most everything Boston stands for.”

As for Barack Obama, he reportedly flicks through his i-Pod at campaign events and picks his favorite Stevie Wonder or Aretha Franklin tune. But on the night of the New Hampshire primary, they played Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” Whoops. He lost that night to Clinton.

Here’s my question to you: What theme song would you suggest for any of the remaining presidential candidates?

Interested to know which ones made it on air?


Robert from Cranston, Rhode Island writes:
Clinton: “I guess that’s why they call it the blues”, “She’s a Maniac”
McCain: “War Pigs”, “Help!”
Huckabee: “Spirit in the Sky”
Nader: “Here I go again”
Obama: “Imagine”, “We’re not gonna take it anymore”
And finally, Obama to McCain and Hillary: “Stuck in the Middle with you”
Obama to McCain: “You ain’t seen nothing yet”

M. writes:
McCain: “Flintstones, meet the Flintstones, they’re the modern Stone age family!”

Sher from Hagerstown, Maryland writes:
McCain: “I’ll Be Watching You”
Obama: “Born in the USA”
Clinton: “I Will Survive”
Paul: “Is there anybody there?”

Brian from Columbia, Maryland writes:
There are too many possibilities, so I’ll restrict myself to Tom Petty:
Obama: “Runnin’ Down a Dream”
Clinton: “Free Fallin’”
McCain: “The Waiting”
Huckabee: “I Won’t Back Down”
Nader: “Don’t Come Around Here No More”

Leticia writes:
Mike Huckabee: “Livin’ on a Prayer”
John McCain: “Born in the USA”
Hillary Clinton: “Can’t Get No Satisfaction”
Barack Obama: “A Change is Gonna’ Come”
Ralph Nader: “Never Gonna Get It”

RC writes:
Obama: “Runaway Train”
Clinton: “What Do I Have to Do To Make You Want Me”
Mccain: “If You Could Only See”
Huckabee: “Dreams”
Ron Paul: “No Chance in Hell”

Ruthie from Stone Mountain, Georgia writes:
Nader: “Oops, I did it again”
Clinton: “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday”
Obama: “Solid, Solid as a Rock”
McCain: “Only a Fool Believes”
Huckabee: “High Hopes”

Christiane writes:
Obama: “Yes we can”
Hillary: “Cry me a River”
McCain: “Toy Soldiers”

Robin from New York writes:
Obama: “We are the champions”
Hillary: “These boots were made for walkin’”
McCain: “Old Man River”

Seth writes:
A fitting theme song for the whole election would be “Welcome to the Jungle”.

Filed under: 2008 Election


Brian, Tampa, Fl   February 29th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

For the Clinton camp
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST….by Queen.
But give her credit, Sen Hillary has been ready on DAY ONE to return
to the Senate and answer her phone at 3 am.
This is it Jack.
Brian

kevin boggs   February 29th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Here are my picks for the candidates theme songs:

McCain:
“The best is yet to come” - Sinatra.
McCain would fail if he tried to tie himself to any mnodern song.
It would be a good message for him from, a perosn closer to his generation.

Hillary:
“There’s whiskey in the jar” - Classic Irish Folk Song.
She is not going to beat Obama….So it is time for a drink!

Obama:
“Man in the mirror” - Michael Jackson
The message of change, and actually some excellent lyrics.
This would fit Obama very well.

Great Show as Always,
Kevin
Naples, FL

Jorge from Monterey, California   February 29th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Jack,
For McCain = Highway to Hell AC/DC
For Clinton = Holiday Green Day
For Obama = Better Together Jack Johnson

Brian From Fort Mill, S.C.   February 29th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

For Barack Obama, “U Can’t Touch This” by M.C. Hammer.

For Hillary Clinton, “Go Home” by Stevie Wonder.

For Mike Huckabee, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” by Jennifer Hudson.

For John McCain, nothing, because when he was born, music wasn’t invented yet.

Larry from Georgetown, Tx   February 29th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

The Texas A&M University War Hymn for Barack Obama.

Paulette Dallas,PA   February 29th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Theme song from the Rocky movies is appropriate for Hillary.

Ron   February 29th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Its so hard to say goodbye to yesterday by Boyz to Men for Hillary and McCain.

Wendy Theriault   February 29th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

How about “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy’ for McCain ?

Bob from Traverse city Michigan   February 29th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

For Obama. Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas. For Senator Clinton “Yet your afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme” thats from cold cold heart by Hank Williams. For John McCain a little song from the sixties that I don’t remember who sung but it went like this “I love him, I love him, I love him. I will follow him. Whereever he may go……”

marcus mt.olive   February 29th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW FOR BARACK;

Evan, Orlando, FL   February 29th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Eye of the Tiger for Barack. He came from the bottom to the top and it does not seem that he will stop until he reaches the White House.

Elise   February 29th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

McCain…The Party’s Over

Clinton…Last Dance

Obama…Don’t Worry..Be Happy

Elise
Sister Bay,Wi

Evan, Orlando, FL   February 29th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Eye of the Tiger for Barack. He came from the bottom to the top and it does not seem that he will stop until he reaches the White House.

Mike Smith, New Orleans   February 29th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Barack Obama: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”

Hillary Clinton: “Is That All There Is?”

John McCain: “Yesterday”

R S in ohio   February 29th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

For Hillary

Its been a hard days night.

Ron Richmond VA   February 29th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Obama, VooDoo Chil by Stevie Ray Vaughn

McCain, Bad Moon Rising by CCR

Hillary Clinton, Theme from Back to the Future by the Boston Pops

Linda, Tehachapi, Calif.   February 29th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Huckabee: “The party’s over …and it’s time to go home…”

McCain: “Sunrise, Sunset…Sunrise, Sunset….quickly flow the years…”

Clinton: “I am woman! Hear me whine…about getting the first question, how the media picks on me…..”

Obama: “OH LORD it’s hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way!”

Ginger, Rocky Mountains   February 29th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

McCain- “Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran” to Beach Boys song Barbara Ann or Frank Sinatra “It Was A Very Good Year” (I do love that song!”

Hilllary ‘ “Queen of Denial”

Obama- “TURN THE PAGE!!!”

Michael   February 29th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Obama- Obama girl
Hillary- Obama girl

Karen Las Vegas   February 29th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: Maniac (from Flashdance) or Hard Headed Woman (Cat Stevens)

Barack Obama: I Hope (Dixie Chicks) or Imagine (John Lennon)

John McCain: Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Mike Huckabee: Arkansas (from the musical Big River)

Ron Paul: You Never Give Me Your Money (Beatles)

AndyZ   February 29th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Fairfax, VA

McCain: Peaceful, Easy Feeling; The Eagles

Obama: Can’t Touch This; M.C. Hammer

Hillary: Don’t Stop; Fleetwood Mac (I can hope, can’t I?)

Deanna Grissom, Katy Texas   February 29th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

We Are The Champions My Friends - for Obama

Cry Me a River - for Clinton

C. Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 29th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hillary: Oh where, Oh where did I go wrong
Obama: I did it my way and now the end is near
McCain: Hit the road Huck and don’t come back no more, no more
Huckabee: I believe in Miracles

Jed from Chico, CA   February 29th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

For Hillary Clinton, “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) by Motley Crue

For Mike Huckabee, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) by Steam

For John McCain, ‘Old Man River’, by Jim Croce

For Barack Obama, ‘More Than Words’, by Extreme

Sam Foster, Katy Texas   February 29th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

The Best is Yet To Come - Obama

Stink - Clinton

Eugene Womack Northern California   February 29th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Jack a fitting theme song, for the remaining candidates and our nation, as well would be, “Are the good times really over for good”, by country legend Merle Haggard. Listen to this 1981 song and you’ll see how much it applies, to our nation’s problems and concerns. It’s definitely a beer drinking song Jack.

Alex in Madison Wisconsin   February 29th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Hilary with the obvious: Can’t Stand Losing You by The Police

McCain with PTSD-Alzheimer’s : Memories Can’t Wait by the Talking Heads

Huckabee just does not give up: Life During Wartime by the Talking Heads

Obama didn’t think even he would get this far: A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson

Rex in Portland, Ore.   February 29th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

From the Stevenson - Eisenhower campaign in 1952:

I GO POGO !

In our high school in Casa Grande, Arizona, 396 students voted. Eisenhower got 3 votes. Stevenson got 385. Pogo got 8.

tco   February 29th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

For Obama: “One Moment in Time”

For Hillary: “Cry Me a River”

(For Bill: “I Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog.”)

For McCain: “I’m a Loser”

For Huckabee: “There Is a Balm in Gilead”

For Paul: “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”

For Nader: “One Bad Apple”

And, if I had my way, Bush W.’s new theme song would be “Jailhouse Rock.”

Judi from Dallas, TX   February 29th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Jack, Alphabetically so as to show no partiality:

Clinton: Ding, Dong, The Witch Is Dead (The Wizard of Oz)

Huckabee: While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)

McCain: Born in the U.S.A. (Bruce Springsteen)

Nader: Bye, Bye American Pie (Don McLean)

Obama: Imagine (John Lennon)

Paul: Who are you? Who-oo-oo? (The Who)

Roger   February 29th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Jack For the Democrats it could be any number of songs from Springsteen such as Its Going To Be a Long Walk Home or his version of Seegers, How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live. For McCain, To Hell With The Poor and the Middle Class for they can kiss my Lying a–. This song was written by a group called the Right-Wingers also known as the GOP. Roger

Alane from Hudson Florida   February 29th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Hillary Clinton— Aretha Franklin RESPECT
Obama—Drop Dead Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy”
John McCain or the Republicans in general Stevie Wonders’ You Haven’t Done Nothing

Burt   February 29th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

“You are my Hero” for the SMART, WITTY, AND HARDWORKING WOMAN .. HILLARY OF COURSE …

Obamagirl in Texas   February 29th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Sen McCain: Forever Young
Sen Clinton: Witchy Woman
Sen. Obama: Don’t Stop Believing

Judie, St Augustine Fl   February 29th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Hi Jack

Obama High Hopes

Clinton The Impossible Dream

McCain Old Soldiers Never Die

Hukabee The Hucklebuck

Thanks for a wonderful show!

Jeff, West Palm Beach   February 29th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

The band’s been playing Taps for Huckabee and Clinton, but someone doesn’t have the guts to ask them remove their earplugs.

Jim   February 29th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

McCain - Adios Amigo - Jim Reeves
Obama - The Devil Went Down To Georgia - Charlie Daniels
Clinton - Baby I’m A Want You - Bread

Jim
Prosperity SC

MICHAEL BURNETT L.I.N.Y.   February 29th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Obama, song is (You are the man) by En Vogue.

Clinton, song is (I jus wont it to be over) by Keyshia Cole.

McCain, song is (Didn’t we almost have it all) by Whitney Houston.

Shannon McNally in Galesburg, IL   February 29th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Obama’s is easy. “Yes We Can” by will.i.am

Daniel From Tempe AZ   February 29th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Jack,

If we only had a viable independent candidate (Lou Dobbs, you reading this), the fitting song for all three candidates would be a great Willie Nelson song, The Party’s Over!

Al   February 29th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

For Hillary…any song where the fat lady sings.

Al, Lawrence KS

Allen L Wenger   February 29th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Mike Huckabee - Mamma told me not to come by 3 dog night –Hillary Clinton - Party’s over by Telsa –Barack Obama - Born to run by Bruce Springsteen –John McCain - Old man by Neil Young

Kevin- Webster, MA   February 29th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Hillary …………Money by Pink Floyd
Barack………….Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
McCain………. Wish You Were Here by pink Floyd
Huckerbee….. Lunatics by Pink Floyd

Jack, notice a theme here. There all physcadelic, not just the songs but the canidates too!

Joe in DE   February 29th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Mc Cain - The Impossible Dream, preferrably with a windmilll in the background.

John - Spokane, WA   February 29th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

For Obama - “You Can’t hide your lie’n Eyes” The Eagles

For Clinton - “I get knocked down but I get up again”
By Chumbawumba

Paul Axel, Madison WI   February 29th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

For McCain: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”, by R.E.M. If there’s any song that can sum up John McCain’s campaign and his potential effect on the country, I haven’t heard it.

For Huckabee: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, by Simple Minds. The title, the lyrics, and even the band name somehow seems fitting. Plus, Mike Huckabee seems like a Breakfast Club sort of person.

For Clinton: “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. It’s a classic song that everyone knows, and a lesson that she should keep in mind from now on.

For Obama: “Living in America”, by James Brown. I’ve always wanted a presidental campaign to use the song. It’s got a great beat, you can dance to it (I’d give it a 9), and it really speaks to America as a whole.

James in Cape Coral, FL   February 29th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Changes by David Bowie: for Obama, it suits his campaign. Also Hail to the Chief: for Hillary, fit’s her attitude. And best of all, Fortunate Son by CCR, which amplifies my position on his war hungry attitude.

Liz in California   February 29th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

OBAMA=MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR BY THE BEATLES

CLINTON=FEELIN’ STRONGER EVERY DAY BY CHICAGO

MCCAIN=THE LONG RUN BY THE EAGLES

HUCKABEE=RUNNING ON EMPTY BY JACKSON BROWNE

Carey from Richmond, KY   February 29th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

For Obama: One moment in time by Whitney Houston
For Clinton: Back stabbers by the OJays
For McCain: Good night, Sweet Heart, its time to go………..

Karen Las Vegas   February 29th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

OOPS! I forgot a second one for Huckabee: Simple Man (Lynrd Skynrd)

Rufus in 29 Palms, California   February 29th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Dea r Jack:

As theme songs for the remaining presidential candidates, I decided to choose titles written by the Beatles because…well, who doesn’t know the Beatles.

Barack Obama: Magical Mystery Tour
Hillary Clinton: I’m a Loser
John McCain: You Never Give Me Your Money
Mike Huckabee: I’m Happy Just to Dance with You
Ron Paul: Money (That’s All I Want)
Ralph Nader: The Fool on the Hill

Michael Coogen in Lorton, Virginia   February 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

There’s no bad day that can’t be overcome by listening to a song by any barbershop quartet. SInce the are all intellectuals, you could play the William Tell Overture, but then again hey want associate that with the Longe Ranger. You could choose an Opera; it s when individuals start stabbing each other in the back and, instead of bleeding, they sings.

W B in Las Vegas   February 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Obama….exit music from “The Right Stuff” although those that say “High Hopes” have a good point
Hillary…… “No Feelings” by the Sex Pistols
McCain (or any OTHER Republican) …. “Liar” by the Sex Pistols

Tammie   February 29th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Clinton - Another one bites the dust
McCain - Bourn in the USA
Obama - You can’t touch this

Nobody else is really in the race so no music needed.

Tammie
Midland, MI

Jenny from Nanuet, New York   February 29th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

For McCain-”Barbara Ann” (Bomb Iran)

For Huckabee-”On a Wing and a Prayer”

For Clinton-”Hard to Say I’m Sorry”

And for Obama-”We are the Champions”

Greg   February 29th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

McCain should pick a composition by Mozart. That way he could relive his childhood, which were around the years Mozart lived his.

Bucks County, PA

Terry North Carolina   February 29th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Jack
You and all these people who responded to this question need to get a hobby !

Mike, Toronto   February 29th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I have some Star Wars themes:

Clinton: Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)

Obama: Leia’s News - Light Of The Force

McCain: Parade Of The Ewoks

Too bad I cannot actually send you a montage - it would look really funny!

Tanya   February 29th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

For McCain: The Fool on the Hill, by the Beatles

Joshua Tree, CA

Bill from NC   February 29th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama’s (to Hillary Clinton): “Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goo-ood-bye….”

Julie VanDusky   February 29th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

For Hillary: “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera!

“Makes me that much stonger, Makes me work a little bit harder, It makes me that much wiser, So thanks for making me a fighter, Made me learn a little bit faster, Made my skin a little bit thicker, Makes me that much smarter, So thanks for making me a fighter… You won’t stop me. I am a fighter and I ain’t gonna stop, There is not turning back, I’ve had enough”

Or “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

I’m a survivor (what),
I’m not gonna give up (what),
I’m not gon’ stop (what),
I’m gonna work harder (what),
I’m a survivor (what),
I’m gonna make it (what),
I will survive (what),
Keep on survivin’ (what),
I’m a survivor (what),
I’m not gonna give up (what),
I’m not gon’ stop (what),
I’m gonna work harder (what),
I’m a survivor (what),
I’m gonna make it (what),
I will survive (what),
Keep on survivin’ (what).

Liz in California   February 29th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Gee….Forgot all about Nader

DREAM ON BY AEROSMITH

Mike Nunn   February 29th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

It is sad but for Hillary I guess about the only song that seems appropriate for her and the nation is ” Where have all the Flowers Gone “

Diane Barneveld, NY   February 29th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Too many to sort through for the dems, but for the whole republican party:
They’re coming to take me away…HA! HA!!

Mary   February 29th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Barack- Didn’t We (Almost Make it This Time)

Clinton- Happy Days Are Here Again

McCain- Na-Na-Na-Na, Hey, Hey, Hey, Goodbye

Mary from Florida

Mike Nunn   February 29th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

A good one for Huckabee is an old Hank Williams Song ” When God Comes and Gathers his Jewels “.

Nora. South Texas   February 29th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Obama- We are the World- old ,young,black,white,hispanic, men,women all are coming together because they believe in him!!

Hillary “Mean Woman Blues- We know why, I think we can figure it out

McCain- Forever Young- cause he thinks he is.

Huckabee- “All I really want to do” Is beat John McCain and be the nominee oh yea and president too

Paul-”Leave me Alone” Nader- All or Nothing

pam hussien greenwood s.c.   February 29th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

for hillary it would be bb king’s the thrill is gone

Lonell Gunn from Jackson, TN   February 29th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

McCain: Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone

Obama: “Ain’t no stopping us now” and “I take you there”

Clinton: Oops I did it again

Sue, Orlando FL   February 29th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

The theme song for the Republican campaign should be “Send in the Clowns”.

Barry, Oregon   February 29th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

For Hillary, Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony, fourth movement.

Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien for Obama or Lincoln’s campaign song, a portion of which is plagarized below (though it is in public domain):

O clear the track for Honest Ob,

McClinton is behind him,
She can never win the race,
She can’t keep up with Obama.

Chris   February 29th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Obama — Queen: A Kind of Magic
Hillary — Journey: Don’t Stop Believing — the most uncool song I can think of, which she already used in an official video
McCain — I’ll ask my grandma

EFabian   February 29th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

For Barrack Obama there is no other song more fitting than “Heaven on their Minds” from Jesus Christ Superstar.

earl illingsworth   February 29th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Obama to Hillary,-Please release me ,let me go- Artist:Englebert Humperdink Hillary to Obama- Dream on , Dream on, Dreaming til your dreams come true -Artist: Aerosmith McCain to Hilary - El Paso- (Artist: Marty Robbins McCain to Obama-September Song-Artist: Roy Clarke

Chris   February 29th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Alternate for Clinton
Sex Pistols: God Save the Queen

Roy Munroe   February 29th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

McCain: I May Be Used, But Baby I Ain’t Used Up; Jesus Loves Me But He Can’t Stand You by the Austin Lounge Lizards.

Clinton: How Can I Miss You if You Won’t Go Away?
Written by Leonard Linnehan & Louis Philip Perry;
Betcha I Getcha Johnny Faire 1958/Feb.

Obama: You Were Only A Splinter As I Slid Down The Banister Of Life:
Behave, Be Quiet Or Begone [!!] Roy Duke 1956/July 7

Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA   February 29th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Clinton - It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.
Obama - Solid - Solid as a Rock
McCain - Only a Fool Believes

Jane in Victoria, BC   February 29th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

For Obama: Frank Sinatra singing that line “Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart…”….

For McCain: Crosby Stills Nash & Young “Ohio”

and For Clinton: Helen Reddy “I am woman”

onenibble   February 29th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

For Hillary : Shake, Rattle and Roll
For Obama : What’s Your Name ?
For McCain : Kung Fu Fighting
For Huckabee : Onward Christian Soldier
For Nader : Hound Dog

Danielson   February 29th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Use the most recent Oscar-winning song for the ever-more-theatrical Clinton campaign.

From “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova: (refrain)

“…Take this sinking boat and point it home we’ve still got TIIIIIIME….”

Mike   February 29th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Obama - Hypnotize
Clinton - Tough Enough
McCain - Hells Bells

Cafferty - Loser

Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Nader - Oops I did it again
Clinton - It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.
Obama - Solid - Solid as a Rock
McCain - Only a Fool Believes
Huckabee - Hight Hopes

Christiane   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

for Obama ” Yes we can ” by Will,i.am
for Hillary “Cry me a River” by Justin Timberlake
for Mc Cain ” Toy Soldiers” by Eminem

Deborah Johnson-Iowa   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Clinton: R E S P E C T or I am woman hear me roar

Obama: “You Can’t hide your lie’n Eyes” The Eagles

McCain: oh woe is me

Clark, Milford, Indiana   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain My Way
Clinton Roll me over in the clover
Obama New York New York

Sandra from Chicago, IL   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Clinton- Boyz to Men- “We’ve Come to the End of the Road”

McCain- “Pick Up the Pieces”- Average White Band

Obama- “We Are the World”-

Zach Fulciniti from West Chester, OH   February 29th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

End Of The Road - boys to men; for hillary clinton’s campaign

James Powell   February 29th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

“The Long and Winding Road” would be appropriate for all candidates still in the presidential race.

Mobile, Alabama

Eli of Stockbridge   February 29th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

It should, and only because the Constitution says so. Will we skew that for Gove of California as well. Oh heck, its just the constitution….

Dylan in CA   February 29th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

OBAMA: “Changes” by David Bowie.

HILLARY: “The End” by The Doors.

MCCAIN: “What Is And What Should Never Be” by Led Zeppelin.

RPF   February 29th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

For Dr. Ron Paul, “Revolution” by The Pretenders.

RPF
New Jersey

Joshua P.   February 29th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Jack,
After looking through my Itunes i picked:

For Hiliary Clinton- I would pickI “I Want you back” cause all of her supporters are slowly leaving her.

For John McCain- “It’s all over” form Dreamgirls cause unless he get money It’s all over.

Barrack Obama- I would pick “There’s hope” by India Arie before come on stage and then “Good Life” By Kanye West

last but not least for Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley

Carolyn Louisiana   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Hillary: How do I say GOODBYE
Barrack: We are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD
McCain: War, what are you good for absolutely nothing!!!!!!!

clarity   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Clinton (to Obama) - You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you! - Carly Simon. LOL!

Monte Brown   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

“Open the door and come on in
I’m so glad to see you, my friend
You’re like a rainbow coming around the bend.
And when I see you happy
Well It sets my heart free.
I’d like to be as good a friend to you
As you are to me.”

Words by Judy Collins

This song reminds me of Hillary Clintons message to struggling Americans.

Tom in Desoto Texas   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Song for Obama - M.C.Hammer’s “Can’t Touch This”

Joe Collins   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Barack Obama’s HAS to be “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke. Period.

sandy   February 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Theme song for Obama: This is my now! The song that Jorden Sparks sang when she won American Idol. This is perfect for no one even dreamt that he would have gotten this far. Yes he can and he will.

Nina, Charlotte, NC   February 29th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama: Accentuate the Positive

You’ve got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don’t mess with Mister In-Between

Gabby   February 29th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Clinton .. Queen Of The Silver Dollar by: Dr. Hook
Obama .. Here Comes My Hero by: The Foo Fighters
McCain .. One Tin Soldier by: Helen Reddy

Bill from Tennessee   February 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Clinton - “I Still Believe in Fairy Tales” by Tammy Wynette

Obama - “Promises, Promises” Burt Bacharach

McCain - “Grandpa (Tell me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) The Judds

Huckabee - “The Impossible Dream” Elvis

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL   February 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama: Smoke on the Water…

Clinton: We can make it…

McCain: Margueritaville….

DWC   February 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

How about a new version of “Rock Steady” by Aretha… “Ba-Rack Steady.” Could be a YouTube hit.

Emily Coletta from Elmira, New York   February 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama: Sweet Home Chicago by the Blues Brothers

Tom in Desoto Texas   February 29th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

For Obama - M.C. Hammer’s - “Can’t Touch This”

Cindy   February 29th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hit me with your best shot.
Maine

Phil in Wenatchee, WA   February 29th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

“Workin’ on the Chain Gang” by The Pretenders

Claire from Texas   February 29th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I think Another One Bites the Dust for Clinton is perfect…

Corey from Jersey   February 29th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Hillary’s theme song should be “I’m Sorry 2004″–by Ruben Studdard…because she must be sorry she didn’t run in 2004!

Obama’s theme song should be “I’m Gonna Knock You Out…Mamma Said Knock You Out!”–by L.L. Cool J. That is definitely the song of a champion. Addionally, Obama rhymes with Mamma!

Martin (Bolivia)   February 29th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

All Rolling Stones songs:

For Obama: Get Off Of My Cloud & No Use in Crying

For Clinton: You Can’t Always Get What You Want & No More Tears

For McCain: It Won’t Take Long & (to Huckabee) Oh, No, Not You Again!

For Huckabee: How Can I Stop? & One More Try

For all of them: Time Is On My Side

And one for “candidate” Bill: If You Want Me To Stay

Anonymous   February 29th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Obama: “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” - Will Smith

Hillary: “Never Gonna Give You Up” - Rick Astley

McCain: “My Conservative Girlfriend” - The Foremen

snoopy   February 29th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

obamas song: The Great Pretender

Bob from Madison, WI   February 29th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

…WTF, somebody said Kung Fu Fighting for McCain?! Come ON!

Ann, Manhattan Beach,CA   February 29th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Obama - “There’s hope” India.Arie
Clinton - “If I could turn back time” Cher
McCain - “If your young at heart” Sinatra

bsmart   February 29th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

“HUMMINGBIRD” by Seals and Crofts. It matches the beauty of the
Obama campaign and the united spirit of the American people.

Obama 08.

Mark, AZ   February 29th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

For Hillary-

“Nah nah nah nah, Nah nah nah nah, Hey Hey Hey, goodbye!”

For Obama-

“Can’t touch this!” - MC Hammer

For McCain-

“The good, the bad, and the Ugly” theme song.

Tarvi Jones, Los Angeles   February 29th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Obama: “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J (He’s kickin’ her butt)

Clinton: “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by Boys 2 Men(The ’90s are over but she and Bill can’t seem to let go)

McCain: “Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay” Otis Redding (He needs to retire and do just that…sit on the dock of the bay)

Buddy Holly , Baton Rouge , LA   February 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

For Hillary Clinton Campaign ” Million Dollar Baby ” or ” Sam you made the Pantsuit too long ” for Barack Obama ” It’s not that easy being Green by Kermit the Frog ” or ” City of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie. for John McCain ” Oldman River ” or ” Does your chewing gum lose it’s flavor on the bedpost overnight ? ” for Mike Huckabee ” Jesus Take The Wheel ” by Carrie Underwood or ” Amazing Grace ”

Buddy Holly , Baton Rouge , LA

Darius, Dallas TX   February 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Obama: Definitely “Eye of the Tiger”
Clinton: “The Song is Over”
McCain: …probably doesn’t know what music is
Huckabee: “Livin’ on a Prayer”

Chuck B Coastal NC   February 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Clinton—-wicthy woman
McCain—- the man who sold the world
Huckibee— the long run
Nader— dreamer

Deborah, OH   February 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Hillary…..Devil In A Blue Dress
Obama…..Bring The Boys Home
McCain…..Soldier Boy

Ann, Manhattan Beach,CA   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obama “There’s Hope” India.Arie
Clinton “If I could turn back time” Cher
McCain “If your young at heart” Sinatra

Debbie   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Hillary, “”Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet”" She gets up everyday fighting for average Americans. Her words and actions have prepared her for the Presidency. She will win Texas, Ohio, and R.I. and all you card carrying Obamarama idol worshipers are going to have to sing along. What has happened to you Jack? You use to be able to tell the difference between real and memorex.

Lynn Gaulin   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

For Michele Obama America The Beautiful

Rob in CA   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Clinton “Goodnight, Irene”
Obama “You Can’t Touch This”
McCain “We Won’t Be Fooled Again”

Cindy   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

For Obama Sweet Victory by David Glen Eisley
from MAINE

Javier from Rochester, NY   February 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Ron Paul: “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” (The Temptations)

Hillary Clinton: “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” (The
Temptations)

Ralph Nader: “Cloud Nine” (The Temptations)

Mike Huckabee: “Please Return Your Love to Me” (The Temptations)

John McCain: “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” (The Temptations)

Barack Obama: “You’re My Everything” (The Temptations)

jerzee gal   February 29th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Obama-”Change Gon’ Come”-Sam Cooke
Clinton-(Can’t get no)”Satisfaction”-The Rolling Stones

Aussie Greg   February 29th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

For Hillary a little bit of Dylan (Bob that is not Thomas)

Goodbye is too god a word babe, so I’ll just say fare de well

ian   February 29th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Obama: You Can Get It If You Really Want (or The Harder they Come, The Harder They Fall for that matter) - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come Soundtrack

Hillary: [Insert Fleetwood Mac song here]

McCain: “My War” by Black Flag and/or “Let’s Have a War” by FEAR

You heard it here first, my friends . . .

Barbara - Warner Robins, GA   February 29th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Clinton: “Makin’ Believe” by Kitty Wells
Obama: “Let the Good Times Roll” by Ray Charles
McCain: “Too Old to Cut the Mustard” by Ernest Tubb

Brian, Columbia, Md.   February 29th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

There are too many possibilities, so I’ll restrict myself to Tom Petty:

Barack Obama - Runnin’ Down a Dream
Hillary Clinton - Free Fallin’
John McCain - The Waiting
Mike Huckabee - I Won’t Back Down
Ralph Nader - Don’t Come Around Here No More

Coirnthia Smith from Fayetteville, GA   February 29th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Barack Obama: “Brush Your Shoulders Off” Jay-Z or
“They Know” Shawty Lo
Hillary Clinton: “Hard to Say Goodbye” Boyz II Men
Mike Huckabee: “My Perogative” Bobby Brown
John McCain: “For the Good Times” Otis Redding

PhilDouglas   February 29th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

“Rock-a-bye-baby.”

As a Clinton sleeps her phone rings forever?

I thought it amusing that the current “phone” ad is intended to engender fear — rather it gave me additional pause for concern about Senator Clinton’s lack of executive skills.

Do we want a CEO who lets the phone ring, while a world crisis could be ongoing? I think not.

The phone ad just reinforces the lack of long and short range planning, fiscal reasonableness, and lack of execution in her campaign; all of which reinforces good reasons why she lacks skill and experience as a CEO.

Paulet   February 29th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

To Brian in Fla — Perfect, could not have said it better.

Corey from Jersey   February 29th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

McCain’s theme song should be “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number”–by the late great Aaliyah…because he is so damn old.

Huckabee’s theme song should be “Never Gonna Get It”–by En Vouge…because he is never gonna get the Republican nomination.

Les from Yorktown New York   February 29th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Jack,

For Hillary and Mike Huckabee I would suggest “Turn out the lights the parties over”

For John McCain I would suggest a John Denver song “Some Days are Diamonds, Some Days are stones”

Joe Collins   February 29th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Can’t believe I didn’t think of this earlier, Hillary Clinton’s should be “It’s My Party” by Leslie Gore.

William Davis   February 29th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

For this Tuesdays Theme song for Hilliary, if she wins: Eye of the Tiger

For this Tuesdays Theme son for Obama, if he wins. Yes we can (Pointer Sisters)

For John McCain, to conservatives: If you leave me now ( by Chicago)

For Huckabee: King of the Road

FloridaRN   February 29th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

McCain: The Beatles, “Come Together”, or Crosby, Stills, and Nash, “Ohio”.
Clinton: “Who Do You Think You Are, Mr. Bigstuff”
Obama: “Can’t Touch This”

Sher   February 29th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Funny you should ask–I’ve had my selection for weeks:

McCain: “I’ll Be Watching You” by the Police
Obama: “Born in the USA” by The Boss
Clinton: “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Paul: “Is There Anybody There”

Sher from Hagerstown, Maryland

Barbara in Ohio   February 29th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

For John McCain–This old man
for Hillary Clinton-The old gray mare ain’t what she used to be
For Barack Obama– You light up my life !! Which is true & he gives me hope to carry on !

Brian, Pembroke VA   February 29th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Hillary–”It’s MY Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To”

Kevin from IN   February 29th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Funny, I always thought that “City of Blinding Lights” by U2 was Obama’s theme song.

Stan McCauley   February 29th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

What a superfluous topic to focus on. I expect better of Jack Cafferty, one of the few real journalists left on television (Wolf Blitzer not included in that dwindling group). Where’s John Chancellor when we need him?

jan   February 29th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Clinton– You can”t always grt what you want—Rolling Stones
Obama–We are the Champions—Queen
McCain–old time rock & roll—silver bullet band

Joe Collins   February 29th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

One last one, John McCain’s should be “We’ll Follow The Old Man” from White Christmas.

James in Kamiah   February 29th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

For Barak Obama…
Eminem’s lose yourself. It tells Barak’s story of him coming from the people.

For Hillary and John McCain? I would have to say Europes the Final countdown, or if I were to seperate the two, which is becoming harder and harder these days…
For Hillary… Gloria Gaynor’s I will survive, and for John MCain… The Beach Boys.. Boperan [His words Bomb Iran]. this way the people will know EXACTLY what they’re gettin. One’s a self centered victim, and the other thinks it’s funny to decimate other regions to show how tough we are.

Dennis G form FL   February 29th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

“You can’t always get what you want but, if you try some times you might just find, you get what you need” - The Rolling Stones

Karen, Springfield,llinois   February 29th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Hillary - ‘The best is yet to come’.- Sinatra

john marlton, nj   February 29th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Jack, the horn on my car is more inspirational than ANY of the remaining candidates.

Tyrone Malone   February 29th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

For Barack Obama,

Lenny Kravitz’ - It ain’t over, ’til it’s over

(though hopefully it will be over soon…)

Swestfall   February 29th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

for Ron Paul

Aimee Allen’s Unofficial “Ron Paul Revolution”
(it’s great by the way Youtube it and hear it yourself.

Written just for the purpose…how many others can say that?

Sharon   February 29th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

John McCain - “Johnny B Good”
Hillary Clinton - “Who’s bed have your boots been under”
B. Obama - “Brainwasher”

jerzee gal   February 29th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Mike Huckabee-Livin’ on a Prayer
John McCain-Born in the USA

Hillary Clinton-(Can’t Get No)”Satisfaction”
Barack Obama-”Change Gon’ Come”

Ralph Nader-”Never Gonna Get It”

Arnold,WV   February 29th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hillary; Garth Brooks ,Friends in low places

Peter in CA   February 29th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Obama: You Raise Me Up
Hillary and McCain: You Raise HIM Up!

Brandy   February 29th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

For Obama there is a Chicago song called Glory of Love that has perfect lyrics for him. It says “I am the man who will fight for your honor. I’ll be the hero you’ve been dreaming of. We’ll live forever, knowing together that we did it all for the glory of love”. Since his message is one of hope, and love, and coming together for the greater good. I think that one is perfect.

For Hillary I think that old Paula Abdul song Cold Hearted Snake is perfect for her..but just change he to she…”She’s a cold hearted snake, look into her eyes…uh oh…she’s been telling lies”…..Yep, sums her up just perfect!!

Joe Q   February 29th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama - “Yes We Can” by Will.I.am

Clinton - “Sha na na na. Hey hey hey. Goodbye” by The Dave Clark Five

McCain - “Stupid Girl” by Garbage

Candido Brentwood, NY   February 29th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

If Hillary wins
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.

McCain: Here we Go Again.

Obama: 911 is a joke.

FloridaRN   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

McCain: How ’bout “A Thousand Lies”, by Hypocracy?

Dan, Washington DC   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Like all things in life, this question can be answered with Metallica

Obama: Holier Than Thou
Clinton: Master of Puppets
McCain: Seek and Destroy
Huckabee: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Paul: The Shortest Straw
Nader: The Thing that Should Not Be

cnnperson   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Huckabee - Dream a little dream with me.

Hillary - Wishin on a star

McCain - Ever;ything bad is good

Obama - We’re a winner

Deborah Johnson-Iowa   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

please remove my last post, i didn’t realize what that song “white punks on hope ” was about…….i guess i should of read the lyrics instead of just the title.

again so sorry!!!

David Crosby , Austin , Tx   February 29th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

” STAND BY YOUR MAN by Tammy Wynette for HILLARY CLINTON

” Dirty Lowdown ” by Bozz Skaggs for Barack Obama

” GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER ” By Elmo n Patsy for
John McCain

David Crosby , Austin , Tx

Jamal   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary: Taking care of business
Obama: Island girl

diane   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

pe.rfect song for Obama, Pointer Sisters “yes we can can. this describes his new focus for America.”

L.Stepelevich   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

For Ron Paul — here’s a Depression ditty:

“We ain’t got a barrel of money, we may be ragged and funny, but we’ll get along, singing our song, side by side …”.

Of course, when McCain runs out of cash, his people can also use this as a campaign song.

Lawrence Stepelevich
Villanova, PA

Rachel from CA   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Cafferty - once again. Bias. I noticed you did not mention that Barack Obama used the offensive Jay Z rap song “99 Problems” after his Iowa win.

NvMe   February 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Obama - “The Age of Aquarius” by the Fifth Dimension

Clinton - “Lying Eyes” by the Eagles

McCain - “Over There” by George M. Cohan

Bruce St Paul MN   February 29th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Obama:Born to Run by Springsteen, I Put A Spell On You by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Waitin on the World to Change,by John Mayer.
Clinton:New York’s Not My Home by Jim Croce, Let Your Loss be Your Lesson, by Robt Plant and Allison Krauss, I Wanna Talk About Me by Toby Keith
McCain: Gimme Your Money Please by BTO, Let’s War by Plastic Constellations, I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty
Huckabee: Running on Faith by Eric Clapton, Countin on a Miracle by Bruce Springsteen.
Al Gore: Waiting in the Weeds by the Eagles

dddienst   February 29th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Ron Paul’s Theme song (He is still in the race) should be

“Ron Paul Revolution Theme Song” by Aimee Allen

Watch it on YouTube - search for video SBCKMTo210k

Shenehneh from Chappaqua   February 29th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama - “This is Why I’m Hot” by Mims
Hillary - “I’m Dreamin” by Christopher Williams
McCain - “This Old Man” by Author Unknown (Nursery Rhyme)
Huckabee - “Never Can Say Goodbye” by the Jackson 5

Norm   February 29th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Great theme for Obama’s campaign: the theme from “The Sting”

Nick in Kansas   February 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Clinton - “End of the Road” by Boys to Men or “Ain’t To Proud To Beg” by The Temptations

Obama - “Faith” by George Michael or “A Change Would Do You Good” by Sheryl Crow

McCain - “The Song Remains the Same” by Led Zepplin

Huckabee - “Never Gonna Get It” by En Vogue

Kevin, Elk Grove CA   February 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Great Question Jack,

I suggest each campaign go with a song by Ray Charles…

Ralph Nader: Born To Lose
John McCain: Here We Go Again
Mike Huckabee: Hit The Road Jack
Ron Paul: You Don’t Know Me
Barack Obama: What’d I Say
Hillary Clinton: Crying Time

and Bill Clinton: I Got a Woman

Bert, Iowa City   February 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Except that Bob Seger’s song suggests hardship and struggleing for survival in oppressive economic conditions that John McCain’s presidency would likely deliver, the song “Against the Wind” certainly brings up an image of old man McCain leaning into the winds of change and making very little progress.

stacy   February 29th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

for Hillary, any Bruce Springsteen will do, he is a good Democrat.

Theresa, Mississippi   February 29th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary - Sisters are Doing It For Themselves
Obama - You’re So Vain
McCain - Theme Song from No Country For Old Men

Dennis Wilson   February 29th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hilary should be using Simon and Garfunkels song as her theme now……” Slip Sliding Away “

Brian, Pembroke VA   February 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

For Hillary, “Dude Looks Like a Lady” by Aerosmith

Ryann, Cincinnati   February 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

John McCain: “Don’t Fear the Reaper” Blue Oyster Cult

Huckabee: “The Pusher” by Blind Melon

Hillary: “We Are Not Going to Make It.” The Presidents of the United
States of America. (haha)

Obama: “We’re Not Gonna Take It! (Anymore)” Twisted Sisters

Michael   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Jack,

Here are my picks for campaign songs:

Huckabee: The Impossible Dream
McCain: Young At Heart
Clinton: HELP!
Obama: Camelot

Michael
Montreal, QC

Cathy   February 29th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

McCain - Crazy by Patsy Cline
Clinton - Another One Bites the Dust - by Queen
Obama - We Are the Champions - by Queen

Jeremy   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Appropriate campaign songs for the remaining contenders should be:

Huckabee… “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones
McCain… “Same Old Song and Dance” by Aerosmith
Clinton… “Black Magic Woman” by Santana
Obama… “Sitting on Top of the World” by Cream

lita   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

For Obama I would chose YES WE CAN, CAN , great song
from The Pointer Sisters. Very empowering theme.

Joe Grieco   February 29th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Hillary Clinton - When Will I be Loved - the Everly Brothers
John McCain - Luck be a Lady Tonight - Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra
Mike Huckabee - Help - the Beatles
Barak Obama - Oh, Lord it’s Hard to be Humble - Mac Davis
Ron Paul (remember him?) - Hello, is Anybody Out There - Pink Floyd
Ralph Nader - He’s a Real Nowhere Man - the Beatles

Annie, Atlanta   February 29th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Little River Band’s “Take it Easy on Me,” for Hillary Clinton, Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life,” for John McCain, and Peter Frampton’s “Do You Feel Like We Do,” for Barack Obama. Did I just date myself here?

Carol, New Zealand   February 29th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

For the superdelegates: Switch (Will Smith):

“Oh, you just gonna stand there, huh
What you too cute to dance, or you scared

It ain’t really that hard to do and
I aint trying to be in love with you and
All I wanted was a moment or two to
See if you could do that switch-a-roo and

Shon from Columbus Oh   February 29th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Music certainly does play an important role on the campaign trail, and society in general. In Sen. Obama’s case, given his politics of change and fierce urgency of now i would suggest NOT using well known dated songs. Why not try something new, something different, a change if you will. Sen. Obama needs a song capable of inspiring his movement. ‘The Time is Now’ by Ohio artist Illogic is perfect. Senator, have your people get my email address from CNN and i’ll forward an mp3 for your i-pod.

Micshon, Columbus Ohio

Corey   February 29th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Love the 1st post:

Brian, Tampa, Fl February 29th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

For the Clinton camp
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST….by Queen.
But give her credit, Sen Hillary has been ready on DAY ONE to return
to the Senate and answer her phone at 3 am.
This is it Jack.
Brian

Mathew Gonzales   February 29th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

John McCain:the Beatles- I am the Walrus
Hillary Clinton: the Beatles- John Williams- Jaws theme
Barrack Obama: the Beatles-TaxMan

Ron Paul: the Beatles- All you need is Love

Hope this helps you Cafferty, im a disgruntled American

Xavier, Washington, DC   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Obama - Get Up, Stand Up (Bob Marley)
Clinton - Could Have Been (Tiffany)
Huckabee - And I Am Telling You [I'm not Going] (Jennifer Holiday)
McCain - My Way (Frank Sinatra)

Tina   February 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter. I think Senator Obama should use “Better as a Memory”..(than as your man) by Kenny Chesney

John Smith   February 29th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Clinton: “Don’t Stop Believing” - Journey
Obama: “War” -Edwin Starr or “Dream On” - Aerosmith
McCain: “Iron Man” - Black Sabbath

Joe Collins   February 29th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

This is too hard to resist.

Ralph Nader - “I Don’t Give A ****” by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz

Valentina, Hartford, CT   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi

Barack Obama: “Change the World” by Eric Clapton, or “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy

Ricky Nelson , Heavens Gate, Calif   February 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

” GARDEN PARTY ” by Ricky Nelson for John McCain

” WHEN YOU’RE GOOD TO MOMMA” from CHICAGO for Hillary Clinton

” MISTER CELLOPHANE ” from CHICAGO for Mike Huckabee

” WAR WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR ? ” by Edwin Starr for Barack Obama

Ricky Nelson , Heavens Gate , Calif

Vctoria Huntington,wv   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

When Senator Obama won in Iowa I heard a theme song that didn’t resonate with him or with his campaign…I immediately sent an email to them and expressed they neede to use… SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED by Stevie Wonder as atheme song…Although he didn’t win in New Hampshire…The song has continued because of the fact it gives credence to his platform. (1)…He SIGNED that he would run for President… (2)He has DELIVERED powerful messages of hope change and empowerment to motivate the people to become invoved in the political process…(3)He’s willing to say I’M YOURS if you join me in an effort to make change for a better future for our country in voting me as the next President of the United States of America.
Other than Signed Sealed Delivered …..Any song with YES WE CAN….Donnie McClurkin, or The Pointer Sisters.

Chris   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Dream On (from Aerosmith)- Obama

Respect (From Aretha Franklin) - Clinton

James in Kamiah   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

For Barak Obama… Eminems Lose Yourself

… Because brother…
“You only get one shot
Do not
miss your chance to flow
This opportunitty comes
once ina lifetime so

You better Lose yourself [in the movement]…”

David in Raleigh, NC   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama, It’s all Smoke and Mirrors. or Beauty is only skin deep.

Hillary, It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to.

McCain, The Rocky Theme

josh j. Athens, GA   February 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama: either Genesis’ “Land of confusion” or En Vogue’s “Free your mind.”

RD   February 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

We’re a winner by The Impressions for Obama.

Trent   February 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

For Obama I would have to say “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield