Eagles Joe Walsh backs opponent of Joe Walsh

[BDBoop]

The Associated Press: Eagles' Joe Walsh backs opponent of Rep. Joe Walsh

CHICAGO (AP) — An Iraq war veteran from Illinois hoping to limit tea party-backed Republican Rep. Joe Walsh to a single term in Congress was endorsed Tuesday by none other than ... Joe Walsh.

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, that is.

The six-time Grammy-winning rocker said he's "the real Joe Walsh" and that he's proud to back Democrat Tammy Duckworth in her bid for the suburban Chicago congressional seat. The musician, who lived in Evanston for a few years as a child, will hold a fundraising concert for her in July, with tickets priced at $100 to $2,500.

The endorsement in one of the most closely-watched U.S. House races nationwide is a first for the Democratic musician. He held a concert for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign, but said he hasn't endorsed anyone else.

"I sincerely believe that she is the real thing," Walsh told The Associated Press. "I'm frustrated with Congress in that they're not getting very much done and I'm frustrated to the point where I think people should start paying attention to who's in Congress."

Duckworth, who was an Army helicopter pilot, lost her legs in a 2004 rocket-propelled grenade attack in Iraq. She later served in the Obama administration.

Walsh the musician said his endorsement has nothing to do with sharing the congressman's name. He said Duckworth's service record and sacrifices to the country show she's the best candidate for the job.

So - anybody can send money to any candidate, regardless of locale, right?

 

[Dick Tuck]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_qHU_6Ofc0]The James Gang - Funk #49 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Mr. H.]

This seems like a rather opportunistic publicity stunt.

 

[BDBoop]

This seems like a rather opportunistic publicity stunt.

Yeah, I'm sure he's hurting.

 

[Si modo]

Wait? A celebrity is backing a Democrat?

Well, that changes everything.

 

[Mr. H.]

This seems like a rather opportunistic publicity stunt.

Yeah, I'm sure he's hurting.

Hurting? Oh your being sarcastic.

No, it's the type of opportunity a liberal entertainer takes advantage of to further his/her agenda while at the same time mocking an opposing philosophy.

 

[BDBoop]

But of course. And it's only the libs that do that, amirite?!

 

[buckeye45_73]

Joe Walsh, a democrat, oh no.
Next you'll say pedophile Don Henley is a liberal.....oh wait....he must have a gene that's big with 16 year old prostitutes!

 

[Mr. H.]

But of course. And it's only the libs that do that, amirite?!

I dunno. But let's not deviate from the subject at hand.
And yes I mispelled you're.

To me it's just so sickly icky obvious when liberal entertainers do shit like this.

I've debated the real Joe Walsh on a couple of occasions. He's a good egg.

The Sears Joe Walsh? Never seen him in concert- unfortunately.

 

[Mr. H.]

I hear Funk 49 is only half as good as Funk 98.

 

[BDBoop]

Sears?

 

[Mr. H.]

That's almost 98.6. Hey it's good to have you back again oh baby.

98.6 on your FM dial. Bringin' you the hits of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

 

[buckeye45_73]

I like Life's Been Good, where he tells liberals all about his wealth, and liberals dont complain about a rich guy singing a song about it.

 

[Mr. H.]

Sears, as in poncho.

 

[BDBoop]

Alrighty then. Well, thanks for posting. Always a pleasure.

 

[Mr. H.]

Hey I've been gone for a whole week. I've got some catching up to do.

 

[Zander]

Good for Joe Walsh.......

your pick....

 

[Mr. H.]

Plus, I'm only 59 posts away from 12,000 and I just might dump each and every fucking one of 'em in this thread.

 

[BDBoop]

Absolutely. Have fun.

 

[Mr. H.]

Have fun, will travel.