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Clinton Announces Campaign Song in Sopranos-Themed Video

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June 19, 2007 11:08 AM

ABC News' Rick Klein reports: Give Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton an A-plus for production value -- and pop-culture street cred.

In announcing her campaign’s theme song on hillaryclinton.com, the Clinton camp has recreated much of the final scene in the last episode of "The Sopranos." The now-famous Journey song is playing, Bill Clinton munches on carrot sticks -- instead of onion rings -- and Chelsea Clinton is said to be trying to parallel park outside, a la Meadow Soprano.  Watch the video HERE.

The Clinton camp even got Vince Curatola -- "Johnny Sack" himself -- to make a cameo, shooting Bill and Hillary a menacing look.

"Everybody in America wants to know how it's going to end," the former president says, as Senator Clinton flips through the choices on the tableside jukebox.

"Ready?" she says -- and the screen abruptly cuts to black. . . .

For the record, the winner is: "You and I," by Celine Dion. Probably not Tony’s first choice, but still, a brilliant way to unveil a campaign song.

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I just watched it, beautifully done. Great sense of humor. I voted for a different song but I do still like the song chosen. She's reached a whole new demographic with this video. A few friends of mine who were not leaning towards her just changed their minds in her favor...

Posted by: MJ | Jun 19, 2007 12:24:41 PM

I loved it - especially the look on Bill's face when he sees the carrots. Lord knows the country needs a laugh.

Posted by: MS | Jun 19, 2007 12:35:51 PM

Those who base their voting choice on a theme song are hopeless.

Posted by: Jerry | Jun 19, 2007 12:49:18 PM

I just watched the video and I think they did a great job. I agree with Jerry though, shouldn't base vote on a choice of song. Fortunately, that's not what won her my vote!

Posted by: Stacie | Jun 19, 2007 1:02:40 PM

Not surprising, but I'd say telling as the Clintons are part of the Bush/Clinton mafia.

Posted by: Tina | Jun 19, 2007 1:05:37 PM

This says more about what is wrong with this country than anything I've yet seen. A presidential candidate glorifying a show about one of the most violent and decadent characters ever.
We really are in big trouble...

Posted by: Dave | Jun 19, 2007 1:34:12 PM

I absolutely loved it! Great stuff...

Posted by: Gabriel | Jun 19, 2007 1:53:31 PM

resorting to carny tricks. yawn..

Posted by: Bill Hicks | Jun 19, 2007 2:03:00 PM

I just watched it. Barf!

Posted by: Bill Hicks | Jun 19, 2007 2:05:27 PM

Why would someone vote for a person for president when she can't even control her marriage let alone a country.. ?

Get real.. vote for someone who can do the job.. not someone because her hubby/swinger was the president..

Posted by: Fishbite | Jun 19, 2007 2:08:25 PM

Too bad Bill can't run again...he still has a lot of personal charisma...

Posted by: peter l | Jun 19, 2007 2:09:25 PM

Classic. I wish more pols (John McCain, Rudy Guliani, Joe Biden) didn't take themselves so seriously.

Posted by: Eric | Jun 19, 2007 2:11:19 PM

Gotta love those Clintons. I'm very put off by the entire tone of the upcoming presidential election; just so little dignity throughout. I am, however, 64 years old and realize I might be a little "lost in the 60's" so I'll just give them, the Clintons, credit for adding at least some spark and zest to this campaign.

Posted by: Beverly | Jun 19, 2007 2:12:17 PM

Dave: Glorifying violence has been going on for decades if not centuries. The vocal minority making demands like fines for Janet Jackson second showing of a nipple while saying nothing about violence. Blame the prudes that focus on sexuality for the excessive violence.

BTW: Saying that this video is glorifying violence is dishonest to say the least.

Posted by: jon | Jun 19, 2007 2:13:11 PM

This is not about Bush, this is about Clinton. I won't vote for her, but I sure do like her style. I'm glad it's still early enough in the election that the democrats and republicans can have a little fun with thier campaigns. It lets us see another side of them. We all know it will all turn ugly all too soon.

Posted by: Mitch | Jun 19, 2007 2:28:38 PM

I thought is was a fantastic video, congrats to the Clinton campaign! Several items to note:

1) Anyone who bases their vote on a song is an idiot. Jerry, I take it you haven't been voting long.

2) The Bush/Clinton "mafia" is a dynasty, not a mafia. Please review a dictionary, Tina. And you probably don't live in America, so let me paint for you a picture of American society: we tend to be ga-ga over those in the lime light. Paris Hilton. Need I say more?

3) Ricky and Jon, kudos. Dave is an idiot.

Posted by: Matty | Jun 19, 2007 2:30:11 PM

Why would someone vote for a person for president when she can't even control her marriage let alone a country.. ?
- Fishbite

I won't vote for her because she coted to authorize the war. She's a fence sitter waiting to see what direction the wind blows before taking a stand. She's more of the same corporate shills. Bill did some good, but he sold the US down the river with NAFTA and all the free trade crap the corporations wanted for cheaper labor. THE US needs a leader to take us out of the nightmare of the fascist regime - like FDR did.

Posted by: Jane | Jun 19, 2007 2:30:42 PM

FOCUS ON THE GOOD TIMES
Posted by: Ricky

That's the spirit. Don't pay attention while your country and the world is being raped and pillaged. Look there's Paris!

Impeach Bush, not me!

Posted by: Darth Cheney | Jun 19, 2007 2:33:48 PM

This was awesome!

Posted by: Jason | Jun 19, 2007 2:59:18 PM

Loved It......

Posted by: Rob | Jun 19, 2007 3:10:12 PM

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