Daddy Yankee Backs McCain

By: John Bentley
Topics: John McCain

(CBS)

From CBS News' John Bentley:

(PHOENIX) – Shrieking teenage girls and gasps of adulation is not how John McCain is usually greeted by the high school set, but that's what happened when McCain brought Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee with him to Central High School here today.

"I am here endorsing Senator McCain because I believe in his ideals and his proposals to lead this nation," Mr. Yankee, n?e Ramon Ayala, announced to a crowd of around 100 students. "He has been a fighter for the Hispanic community, and I know that for me personally, I chose him as the best candidate because he has been a fighter for the immigration issue."

McCain introduced Daddy Yankee, whom he referred to as Ramon, as a "special friend" whose song "Gasolina" the assembled group would be familiar with. "Gasolina" was a crossover hit last year, and although Daddy Yankee is singing about gasoline, the translated lines of the Spanish song may not be referring to what you put in your car. A sampling:

"She turns on the turbines / She makes no distinctions / She likes gasoline (give me more gasoline!) / How she adores gasoline!"

When asked about what his song was referring to, Daddy Yankee gave a sly grin. "It's about energy independence," he said with a smile, eliciting a laugh from the press corps.

McCain himself was unavailable for comment about the endorsement or the meaning of the song. Even though the schedule called the event a press conference, the press was not given the opportunity to ask questions. The last time McCain spoke to the national press was August 13, 12 days ago and counting.

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by NaturalCatFood February 9, 2011 11:17 AM EST: Mrtutto, that is hilarious, then again at least McCain's wife isn't one of those <a href="http://gauddessfashion.com">gaudy jewelry</a> wearing politician's wife.; Reply to this comment


by jone775 August 25, 2008 10:58 PM EDT: who?; Reply to this comment


by converser-2009 August 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT: WHO??; Reply to this comment


by jackmayoff2 August 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT: Daddy Yankee Backs McCain - HA THATS TO FUNNY... WHO IS DADDY YANKEE?; Reply to this comment


by aj4321-2009 August 25, 2008 7:52 PM EDT: I just found the meaning of gasolina by doing a google search. Look for yourself?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gasolina; Reply to this comment


by aj4321-2009 August 25, 2008 7:51 PM EDT: Is Daddy Yankee referring to "fornication" when he is singing about Gasolina?; Reply to this comment


by aj4321-2009 August 25, 2008 7:49 PM EDT: Daddy Yankee is not a rapper - he is a poser.; Reply to this comment


by ixoye_02 August 25, 2008 7:10 PM EDT: Who in the hell cares about "Daddy Yankee''s" support of McCain. If the conservatives knew that these folks like McCain because McCain supports illegal immigrants and the notion of a free path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, then McCain is toast. But as with all "conservatives", they see what they want to see and ignore reality at their own ignorance and hypocrisy. Conservatives are just as flaky as liberals when it comes to political principles. George W. Bush is the perfect leader and examples for all conservatives. And look where America is today? (In the garbage for the most part!!) We need a new vision and hope for America. Conservatives have had their chance at governing and have ruined America for at least a generation. Thank you, Rove and Cheney for the wonderful economy and the great standing that America has in the world!! NOT !!!!!; Reply to this comment


by mrtutto August 25, 2008 6:41 PM EDT: Who says McCain is not a celebrity ? Look at the talent he can attract....
Daddy Yankee is up for the position of Energy Minister.; Reply to this comment


by mrtutto August 25, 2008 6:37 PM EDT: That''s it.... now I''m shaking in my boots... What''s even more ironic is that John McCain doesn''t even have a clue who this guy is. This is kinda like McCain offering his wife up for that topless contest at the biker rally VOTE McCAIN FEEL THE PAIN.; Reply to this comment