Musician Joe Walsh Endorses Tammy Duckworth Against Rep. Joe Walsh

[bigtree]

from David A. Graham at The Atlantic: http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/musician-joe-walsh-endorses-tammy-duckworth-against-rep-joe-walsh-20120613



June 13, 2012

In retrospect, it seems inevitable: Joe Walsh, the guitarist best known for that endless solo on "Hotel California," has announced that he's endorsing Democrat Tammy Duckworth, a candidate for the House in Illinois's 8th District who's running against ... wait for it ... Republican Rep. Joe Walsh.

The Eagles guitarist is not only endorsing the Iraq war veteran but will also play a benefit concert for her on July 1. In a statement, he said: "I'm the real Joe Walsh, and I'm proud to back a real American success story--Tammy Duckworth. Tammy's story, her service to our nation, and her continued commitment to working families (like the one I come from!) have convinced me that she's the right choice for Congress." He also has bad blood with his doppelganger: He threatened to sue the congressman two years ago for using one of his songs.

Actually, it's not the musical Walsh's first foray into politics. In 1980--when he was 33 and not eligible to hold the office--the Ohioan ran for president on a ticket of free gasoline for all and making his song "Life's Been Good" the new national anthem (at least it would be easier to sing). He's been a sporadic political donor, giving mostly to Democrats . . .

The Duckworth-Walsh race promises to be one of the fiercest House races this cycle. Duckworth is something of a Democratic celebrity: She lost both legs when the Black Hawk helicopter she was flying was shot down in Iraq. After losing a very close race for Congress in 2006, she served as an assistant secretary in the Veterans Affairs Department from 2009 to 2011.

Walsh, on the other hand, is a Republican star, one of the most outspoken tea partiers. The freshman has made a name for himself with outlandish statements. Referring to Duckworth, he said, "What else has she done? Female, wounded veteran ... ehhh." He's sworn at constituents. He has advocated Israeli annexation of the West Bank and Gaza. While preaching fiscal responsibility, he was hauled into court by his ex-wife for failing to pay child support . . .


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[GCP]

1. Good for Joe

I thought he went over to the dark side for a while, but maybe I was confusing him with the other JW.

[longship]

2. Wow! Worth more than hundreds of political ads

Great publicity!

R&

[FrodosPet]

3. He may be better know for his "Eagles" work

But "Rocky Mountain Way", "Meadow", and "Funk #49" are some of his better works.

Glad to hear one of my all-time favorites is not THAT Joe Walsh!

[coalition_unwilling]

5. I like him from The James Gang days (and "Walk Away") - n/t

Saw him play in Kansas City with the Eagles in (I think) 1976 at Arrowhead Stadium. Awesome concert.

[piratefish08]

18. +1

[Initech]

4. My Maserati does 185... I lost my license... now I can't drive...

For a while I was wondering what Joe Walsh the musician thought of Joe Walsh the asshole congressman. Now I know!

[zeemike]

6. He has an office with gold records on the walls.

and hires acountants tp pay for it all.
Life's been good to him so far...

There was never a doubt who the real Joe Walsh was in my mind.

[pacalo]

15. "If you're gonna act that way, I think there's trouble brewin'."

[lark]

7. Saw Joe Walsh at NO Jazz Fest

He was freaking awesome. All of the other guys looked so much older, or sang much older, but not Joe. He was still the young genius guitar playing clown I saw 25 years previous, hasn't lost a lick or gained a pound. How does he do it?

Anyway, very happy to hear that my music love is also a progressive. I knew he was a good guy. lol.

[Bake]

9. Well, yeah, he's gained a pound or two ... but he can still SHRED!!!!!

Bake

[Bake]

8. Hooray for the REAL Joe Walsh!!

The other one should just ... walk away ... yadig?

Bake

[tilsammans]

10. I'll be seeing the REAL Joe Walsh in concert next month

Now I REALLY can't wait!

[catbyte]

11. Awesome, LOL

[Blue_In_AK]

12. Good for Joe -- always my favorite Eagle.

[chknltl]

13. knr for the real man who is Mr. Joe Walsh

The only thing these two Joe Walshs' share is a name. The musician, fights with us for our democracy, the teabagger fights with the corporatists to take our democracy down. The 'real man' is obvious to all. Btw, I remember 'Rocky Mountain Way' with fondness too.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

14. If anyone wonders how Rep. Joe Walsh got elected, he challenged a Blue-Dog Democrat who wanted to

be a Republican-lite (Melissa Bean) and would not change her ways to show that she appeciated traditional Democratic values. While unemployment in her district was rising, she continued to support so-called "free trade."

Somehow, Melissa Bean's triangulating did not cause enough persons with Republican values to re-elect her.

How did Congressman Joe Walsh get elected? He wasn't particularly well known, but the confusion between his name and the real Joe Walsh may have helped him.

It's good to see that the real Joe Walsh is actively supporting Duckworth.

[Laelth]

20. Salient point. Bears repeating.

"The last thing this country needs is two Republican Parties." -Ted Kennedy

-Laelth


Edit:Laelth--sloppy proofreading.

[madokie]

16. Joe's the man

The guitar playing one that is. Tammy is the woman the Helicopter piloting Iraqi war Veteran double amputee one that is. You know the one whose smile will melt you heart, yeah she's the one.
Thank you Joe, you rock.

[calimary]

17. He IS the REAL Joe Walsh!

And when he ran for president, he ran on the "Have a Party" ticket.

[madokie]

21. I love the mans music, him too

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Gang

I remember when he first hit the scene with the James Gang. They were good best I remember. Spent many of nights listening to their music

[calimary]

23. I always loved the James Gang too. GREAT stuff!

Always had to crank up the volume, too!

[CBHagman]

19. Now this is a nice touch.

And makes for great headlines. But the main thing is, we need to shore up support for Duckworth and send that other Walsh packing.

[Uncle Joe]

22. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, bigtree.

[magnifisense]

24. I love Joe Walsh.

He made the Eagles a better band.