E&P: Former Orleans Rocker John Hall Gains in Race for Congress: Draws even in polls

[DeepModem Mom]

Former Rocker Profiled by 'E&P' Gains Newspaper Endorsements in Race for Congress
By E&P Staff
Published: October 29, 2006



NEW YORK -- He might be "still the one" after all. John Hall, former leader of the popular rock group Orleans, picked up several important newspaper endorsements in recent days, as polls showed he has apparently drawn even with his Republican opponent in a race for Congress in upstate New York.

Hall's views comparing political and rock 'n roll press coverage iwere profiiled by E&P two months ago when his chances were still in the longshot category. Since then he has swept a Democratic primary and steadily gained on the incumbent, Rep. Sue Kelly.

The Hall endorsements came from two moderate papers in the district, The Journal News -- which covers Westchester and Rockland Counties -- and the Times Herald-Record of Middletown (N.Y.), plus the more liberal New York Times.

The national Democratic party last week shifted the Hall-Kelly race into the strong chance for victory rank. Kelly has outspent Hall but the latter has gained fundraising help from musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle and Pete Seeger. Hall is running an antiwar/pro-environment race against Kelly in a usually strong Republican district.

Hall recently appeared on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" when Rep. Kelly turned down the chance. He ended up harmonizing with Stephen Colbert on one of the Orleans hit, "Still the One" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" (the latter available only on YouTube)....

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003316346

ON EDIT: More news -- Bill Clinton campaigns for Hall today, he's been endorsed by the New York Times, and he was recently added to the DNC "Red to Blue" list of emerging candidates slated for extra assistance.

http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/

[cali]

1. Go John, go!

This would be a fantastic pick up for the dems. We really need some strong environmentalists in the House.

[AlCzervik]

2. I watched their debate and Kelly looked awful, Hall was very calm and composed

and had a handle on the issues, also Kelly ducked Colbert.

[DeepModem Mom]

4. Thanks for reporting! nt

[Parche]

5. sue kelly

She looked like the biggest uninformed 'B' in Congress
I dont know how they could have voted for her in the first place
she stuttered many times, didnt know any issues.
Hall looked calm, knew what he was saying etc..........

[Blue-Jay]

3. I'm glad HE'S running.

I'd never vote for that Oates guy.

[kestrel91316]

9. Wrong Hall. You're thinking Darryl Hall of Hall and Oates.

[ThsMchneKilsFascists]

10. I got the joke...lol n/t

[AlGore-08.com]

6. It's the legendary Colbert Report bounce!

http://www.johnhallforcongress.com/node/309

[Chomskyite]

7. Kelley looked like a tired embarassment

She seemed offended that someone should have the temerity to run against her. She wasn't ready for any of the hard questions and used Ann Coulter's attack-attack-attack then play victim routine. I have a feeling that doesn't win many elections.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

8. I'm waiting for her to make a scandal out of this:

[ThsMchneKilsFascists]

11. Haw! Nicely played.

There are so many people 'round here who make me chuckle.
:rofl: