Who's the best press secretary for Democratic president in 2008....

[Rowdyboy]

Okay, since Bush can use a media celeb like Tony Snow to use for fund raising and media stroking, I assume we can do the same. Who should the next Democratic president use to charm the press and pull in big bucks?

[Bucky]

1. Boomhauer.

[Rowdyboy]

2. Stunning in its simplicity...The right man for the right job....

[jobycom]

3. Willie Nelson

I was lost in trouble and strife, I heard a voice and it changed my life
And now it's a brand new day, and I ain't afraid to say
You're not alone when you're down and out
And I think you know who I'm talking about
When I don't know how I'll get through
I ask myself what would Willie do

What would Willie do, well he'd travel so far with nothing but a song and his old guitar
And a tour bus and some semi-trucks, thirty crew men and a little bit of luck
Well he loves all the people, the ugly and the randy
If you don't believe me take a look at the family
And they'll tell you that it's true
When skies are gray what would Willie do

Well long ago he came unto us, his words were simple but they went right through us
And the whole world sang along, but then they didn't want to hear his songs
He was gone and we thought we'd lost him
But he grew his hair and he moved to Austin
And all of the people smiled, they came to hear him sing from miles
Like a miracle all those rednecks and hippies
From New York City down to Mississippi
Stood together and raised a brew
When it's all gone wrong what would Willie do

You know sometimes I wonder when I ain't gettin' nowhere
What would old Willie do when it all gets too much to bear
And I can see him on his lonely old tour bus
And he's got his problems just like any of us
Well he'd just take a deep breath and then he'd let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath and let it all go
And he'd take another deep breath...and he'd hold it
Ah and I bet he'd feel hungry in a way that seems strange
Yeah hungry for all the things that he just can't change
Like the time he passed out in is own bedroom
And his wife sewed him up in the sheets and beat him with a broom and he forgave her
And you think that's rough, well then the IRS came and they took away all of his stuff
They took his golf course and his recording studio, and he just went out and did another show
So when it's all coming down on you
You better ask yourself what would Willie do

What would Willie do, well he'd take a little time
And talk to old rooser as he'd drive on down the line
And there's millions down that road, and with a word he's gonna lighten their load
He loves all the people no matter their races
Hell he even had a hit country song with Julio Iglesias
And that ain't easy to do, so when it's all too much, what would Willie
When the game gets tough what would Willie
When they call your bluff what would Willie do

[Rowdyboy]

6. Willie deserves a slot, as does Al Sharpton....

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. Al Sharpton.

[jobycom]

5. Oh, I'd buy tickets for that!

:rofl:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

7. He can deflect anything.

I remember him in the Democratic primary when he was asked about his favorite song.

His reply: "My favorite song is the motto of the Republican Party -- James Brown's 'Talking Loud and Saying Nothing.'"

:rofl:

[Rhiannon12866]

8. Me, too! The man is well spoken AND entertaining, unlike Tony Snow...

And did Tony Snow dye his hair? Didn't he think that anyone would notice...:shrug:

[calimary]

10. That's how I voted. I STILL think he'd be great.

Absolutely World Class, and quotable beyond all imaginings. AND the White House press briefings would become the new Must-See TV.

[snowbear]

9. Julian Epstein would be a great person to consider...

Democratic Strategist, Democratic Spokesperson, Former chief counsel for the House Judiciary Committee under William Jefferson Clinton.

And he's an INCREDIBLE speaker!

[Rowdyboy]

11. There is so much incredible unused talent on our side just waiting....

It'll be fun like 1992 and 1976 when Clinton and Carter won.

[low_phreaq]

12. Helen Thomas n/t

[Rowdyboy]

13. Or Molly Ivins....either would be a dream

[snowbear]

14. Dee Dee Meyers still out there doing GREAT things for Dems!!

http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/Pictures/Persons/025770/025770-174546.jpg ~~~

[Rowdyboy]

16. Dee Dee is a class act.....one of the best....

I wish we saw more of her.

[badgerpup]

15. I voted Robin Williams...

..because that guy has an incredible talent to think on his feet.
He'd have the press so tied up in knots they wouldn't know if they were coming or going...

I also voted Robin Williams, because after the lapdoggery that they've displayed to Bush's mouthpieces Scotty and Snowjob, frankly?
With a few exceptions (e.g.:patriot: Helen Thomas), THEY DESERVE IT!

[snowbear]

17. LOL.... I vote AL Sharpton.. but I thought it was the "other" selection!

Ah heck, if Al was our spokesperson I wouldn't complain..

[election_2004]

18. What about Molly Ivins?

And at least she has communications experience coupled with political expertise...unlike many of the Hollywood entertainers on your poll.

[Rowdyboy]

19. Oh, the list is just silliness....though I did suggest Molly in post 13...

She's an irreplaceable gem. Did you know she has recently suffered a recurrance of breast cancer? Its like her third time. I'm seriously worried because she's probably the woman I admire most now that Ann Richards is gone.

[WA98296]

20. I voted for Jon Stewart since KO ought to be Preisdent

[terrya]

21. Sean Penn

:-)

[annabanana]

22. None of the above

I want my truth-tellers out there telling the truth. I don't want any of the above to get shackled to anyone's party line.