Clinton Asked About Idol Wannabe Malakar

[ashling]

From Associated Press
April 14, 2007 1:56 PM EDT

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Under-talented "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar is even getting the attention of presidential candidates these days.

During a radio call-in on WOKQ-FM, Sen. Hillary Clinton was asked what the United States can do about Malakar, the television show's underdog candidate who critics say lacks any shred of talent.

"That's the best question I've been asked in a long time," Clinton said. "Well, you know, people can vote for whomever they want. That's true in my election, and it's true on 'American Idol.'"

Known for his madcap hairstyles, Sanjaya, 17, has prompted controversy by surviving deep into the voting on this season's "Idol

How much money has Sanjai raised. Maybe we should start a PAC. :) :eyes:

[GirlinContempt]

1. His name is too close to mine for comfort

[RiffRandell]

2. Wheeee! Vote for Sanjaya!!!!!

He's awesome! I hope he wins!

[WCGreen]

3. I thought they were talking about the doctor on CNN....

[SethInUpstateNY]

4. I'm proud to say

that I don' know who this person on "American Idol" is and don't want to know who this person is.

[Deja Q]

5. I don't know who is more prophetic:

Hillary Clinton
Sanjaya
The people who voted for Sanjaya

:evilgrin: