thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 7/31/2008
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Ludacris (Photo: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
Ludacris has a crush on Obama, and all would be well today if he had created a song as inviting as some other musically-inclined supporters.
Instead, in the song, “Politics,” he did what he does best when matched with a booming baseline — rapping without regard for anyone who might be offended. [...]
Obama + Ludacris = BFF
swamppolitics.com 7/31/2008 —
by Amanda Erickson
As if Barack Obama, presumed Democratic nominee, weren't popular enough with the kids.
A loyal Swamp reader points out that Illinois-born rapper Ludacris has just released a new song about his favorite politician, ...
Video: Drop It Like It's Hot
perfunction.typepad.com 7/31/2008 —
Ahhh, the timeliness of rapper Ludacris's new " Hillary's a bitch, McCain's an invalid " song. Because while Barack Obama condemns Ludacris and his ugly lyrics, America's Responsible Parent has no problem with his (then) 3-year-old daughter ...
Ludacris Under Obama's Bus
weeklystandard.com 8/3/2008 — Rapper Ludacris has released a new song called " Politics: Obama Is Here ." In the song, Ludacris attacks Hillary Clinton, John McCain, President Bush, even Jesse Jackson, with nasty, hateful words. An excerpt:
Said I handled his biz and I'm one ...
Ludacris' Obama Song: "Politics" (VIDEO) —
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
Rapper Ludacris (who met Obama in 2006 ) has written a song about the Democratic nominee.
Watch:
Lyrics:
I'm back on it like I just signed my record deal
Yeah the best is here, the Bentley Coup paint is dripping wet, it got sex appeal
Never should have hated
You never should've doubted him
With a slot in the president's iPod Obama shattered 'em
Said I handled his biz and ...
Obama Spokesman Slams New Ludacris Song —
Drudge Retort
A spokesman for Barack Obama said that a new song by the rapper Ludacris, "Politics: Obama Is Here," is "outrageously offensive." In the song, Ludacris attacks Hillary Clinton, John McCain and President Bush. An excerpt: "Said I handled his biz and I'm one of his favorite rappers/Well give Luda a special pardon if I'm ever in the slammer/Better yet put him in office, make me your vice ...
Ludacris Action: Tell Def Jam Recordings to Stop the Misogyny! —
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Join Women Count and send a message to Ludacris' recording studio . The women and girls of America are sick and tired of being called bitches . Tell Def Jam Recordings to Stop the Misogyny! Re: Ludacris: Hillary is a Bitch, McCain Should be Paralyzed, & Obama Is The Man (Video) Women Count Hillary Clinton Feminist Politics Gender Sexist News Misogyny New Politics ...
Rapper Ludacris Adds to Obama's Tough Day —
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By Laura Yao Once again, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is hurt by the ones who love him. Rapper Ludacris released a new song called "Politics" on YouTube today, in which he denigrates President Bush, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) -- all in the space of about two minutes. "Well give Luda a special pardon if I'm ever in the slammer/Better yet put him in office, ...
Some Help Can Be A Hindrance —
Hotline On Call Part Deux
The rapper/actor Ludacris has a new song out -- "Politics: Obama Is Back" -- that includes some pretty harsh lyrics about Hillary Clinton , John McCain and President Bush .
"Paint the White House black, and I'm sure that's got them terrified," Ludacris sings.
Obama spokesman Bill Burton issued a statement saying that Ludacris, who met with Obama in 2006, should be "ashamed" of the tune: ...
Obama doesn't like Rap star attacking Bush and McSame —
Corrente
Ludacris ’Should Be Ashamed’ Of Lyrics Bashing Bush And McCain, Says Barack Obama Rep
But those aren’t the lyrics that have displeased the Obama team. On the song, ’Cris expresses other thoughts on the political climate, calling Hillary Clinton “irrelevant” and insinuating that Jesse Jackson’s apology to Obama for some recent crude statements ...
Queen of the Orcs And Other Stories —
ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES
Ludacris has produced a political song in support of Barack Obama's campaign. Sadly, the song is not one which the Obama campaign could support. Indeed, the campaign expressed its disapproval in the strongest possible terms. And what did they disapprove? For example, these lyrics about Hillary Clinton: Hillary hated on you, so that bitch is irrelevant That made me wonder if she would be a ...
The Messiah Is A Gangsta? —
The Hostages: Planning A Code Red Since April 2007
My grandma is a Democrat but she’s wasn’t sure she wanted to vote for Obama. I’m sure this will help:
I happen to like Ludacris; he’s a great rapper and pretty damn funny. But like when the Beastie Boys sobered up and started telling me their political views, Ludacris needs to shut the fuck up.
However this will end up hurting Obama so I’m torn.
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Bus and Driver: Ludacris Edition —
A Blog For All
Yes folks, it's that time of the campaign season to play bus and driver. Today's contestant is rapper Ludacris. He wrote a song whose inane lyrics have landed Ludacris on the persona non gratis list for the Obama campaign, even after they were all warm and cuddly.
The lyrics:I'm back on it like I just signed my record deal
yeah the best is here, the Bentley Coup paint is dripping wet, it got
Obama camp condemns song: Ludacris 'should be ashamed' —
Ben Smith's Blog
Barack Obama's campaign is condemning a song by the rapper Ludacris that praises Obama and bitterly attacks Senators Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
"As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn’t want his daughters or any children exposed to," said spokesman Bill ...
Ludacris Music Video - Obama is Here —
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A post on LiveLeak contains the lyrics :
I’m back on it like I just signed my record deal
yeah the best is here, the Bentley Coup paint is dripping wet, it got sex appeal
never should have hated
you never should’ve doubted him
with a slot in the president’s iPod Obama shattered ‘em
Said I handled his biz and I’m one of his favorite rappers
Well ...
Obama's Rap Buddy: 'Make the White House Black' —
JammieWearingFool
Lovely new song from one of The Messiah's favorite rappers.
Question for Ludacris: Ever been thrown under a bus?Mr Obama, who will face Republican John McCain in the presidential race this autumn, met Ludacris two years ago to discuss, what the rapper called, “empowering the youth.”
At the time, Ludacris said the meeting was like spending time with a relative.
The rapper is one of a number of
Obama's Favorite Rapper Disses B**** Hillary... Gonna Paint the White House Black! —
Gateway Pundit
Obama's favorite rapper Ludacris is supporting his boy, Barack. Last November they met and discussed lighting the way for the nation's youth. And, today Ludacris is doing just that with a boomin' beat! HotAir posted his latest Obama-jam: Ludacris- "Politics" (Obama is Here) The beat is from Young Buck's - Get Buck... Lyrics from Daily Kos (thank you!): I'm back on it like I just ...
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