Hillary Clinton's Livin' La Vida Loca, Picks Up Ricky Martin Endorsement

By: Fernando Suarez
Topics: Hillary Clinton

(CBS)

From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:

MADISON, S.D. -- Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin endorsed Hillary Clinton this afternoon, just days before the U.S. territory prepares to vote. Martin, who became famous in the mid-90s for his song "Livin' La Vida Loca," said in a written statement released by the campaign that Clinton "has always been consistent in her commitment with the needs of the Latino community."

Martin isn't the first celeb to endorse Clinton. He joins a long list of Hollywood stars, singers, and actors, including Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Longoria, Jack Nicholson, America Ferrera, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Michael Douglas, Robert Kennedy Jr., Quincy Jones and Magic Johnson.

"I am honored to have Ricky Martin's support," Clinton said in a written statement. "He is a very important voice in the Latino community and together we will work to improve the lives of families and children across the country."

Although it is unclear if Martin's endorsement will give Clinton a big boost in Puerto Rico, she is expected to win by double-digits on the island.

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by gaypastor June 1, 2008 12:42 AM EDT: Si! Finally a brave soul who dares to endorse the stronger, woman candidate with more experience!; Reply to this comment


by missglo May 31, 2008 3:20 AM EDT: It sounds as silly as Hillary staying in this race. Speaking of Ricky Martin endosresment. We can all celebrate and call it a day. Whopeeee; Reply to this comment


by shingles1 May 30, 2008 4:20 PM EDT: To some of us Ricky Martin''s endorsement would be a reason to vote AGAINST Hillary.; Reply to this comment


by bajaan May 30, 2008 4:13 PM EDT: cryhavoc2:

When I posted this yesterday, you accused me of being deceitful and you declared that the assertions below are not true. If you would take the time to check Ms. Clinton''''s latest math regarding her "lead in the popular vote," you will see I am accurate. She said, in essence, the caucuses don''''t count.

COUNT ALL THE VOTES, INCLUDING CAUCUSES!

I thought Hillary''''s mantra is: "Count Every Vote." If that is the case, why doesn''''t she want to count the votes of Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Washington, Hawaii and Wyoming? They all voted by caucus and, they voted for Obama. Could that be the reason she DOES NOT want every vote to count?

www.huffingtonpost.com/donald-sutherland/hillarys-popular-vote-not_b_104152.html; Reply to this comment


by bajaan May 30, 2008 3:50 PM EDT: cryhavoc2:

When I posted this yesterday, you accused me of being deceitful and you declared that the assertions below are not true. If you would take the time to check Ms. Clinton''s latest math regarding her "lead in the popular vote," you will see I am accurate. She said, in essence, the caucuses don''t count.

COUNT ALL THE VOTES, INCLUDING CAUCUSES!

I thought Hillary''s mantra is: "Count Every Vote." If that is the case, why doesn''t she want to count the votes of Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Washington, Hawaii and Wyoming? They all voted by caucus and, they voted for Obama. Could that be the reason she DOES NOT want every vote to count?; Reply to this comment


by txgrouch2004 May 30, 2008 12:33 PM EDT: cryhavoc2 suggested
please consider writing in Hillary on the ballot for the general election.
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That would be a GREAT way to split the vote and hand an easy victory to McCain. EVEN BETTER than actually voting for him, because more frustrated Hillary supporters would take their support away from Obama than would give it to McCain
(that whole party loyalty thing, you know - well, except for all the Republican women who would vote for Hillary based on SEXISM).

But, yah, WRITE IN HILLARY.

I like it.; Reply to this comment


by txgrouch2004 May 30, 2008 12:22 PM EDT: karela33 babbled
How anyone in this country can say that all the people who would like to have been able to vote for Obama in FL and MI have no right to be heard in America is beyond me.
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Here, let me help. FL AND MI BROKE THE PARTY RULES. THE PARTY HAS TO PUNISH THEM FOR BREAKING THE RULES.

OK, I understand you''re a Democrat and you don''t understand what rules are. Just try to remember it this way - breaking the rules is a BAD thing.

Just one small step in helping a staunch Democrat learn to be a member of CIVILIZED society instead...; Reply to this comment


by karela33 May 30, 2008 5:16 AM EDT: How anyone in this country can say that all the people who would like to have been able to vote for Obama in FL and MI have no right to be heard in America is beyond me. Shame on the super delegate party leaders who caused this. FL party leaders say they weren''t in on it and it''s all the republicans fault, but I saw a laughing, happy democrat who was voting for it and he didn''t look forced to me. It looked like the FL democratic party wanted it and it was convenient to let the republicans take the rap for it. In MI our guy wasn''t on the ballot. If the re-vote that the Clinton people drew up had stuck with MI law for open elections, we probably could have had a re-vote, but they got cute and tried to eliminate whole blocks of Obama supporters from voting and the legislature turned it down as they should have. I hope that by the next election we have mail in elections with all the safe guards that Oregon has for it. Without the computer verified signatures, there is too much room for fraud, but with proper safeguards, it would sure be a lot easier and cheaper to mail them in. And no screw ups!; Reply to this comment


by danielshays May 30, 2008 3:06 AM EDT: This media hype , with thier long lists of talking heads all telling john q public that the Hilary should quit is reminding some of us of the Dewey vs Truman contest. They all had it wrong, give them hell Hilary!; Reply to this comment


by lordmi May 30, 2008 3:05 AM EDT: woman?
clinton is a carton on woman.; Reply to this comment