Sen. Clinton Asked About Sanjaya Malakar
Voter In N.H. Asks Sen. Hillary Clinton About 'American Idol' Wannabe Sanjaya Malakar
8MANCHESTER, N.H., April 16, 2007 | by none
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Known for his madcap hairstyles, Sanjaya Malakar, 17, has prompted controversy by surviving deep into the voting on this season's "Idol." (Frank Micelotta/FOX)
(AP) 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 Fox 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."Photos: "American Idol"
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Go, Sanjaya!
Victory to Sanjay!
(that's what his name means) LOL
In England the show Pop Idol, the show American Idol was based on, was shevled for the same reason. Now there is a show there where ONLY the judges count!
AI was never, ever about "talent", it was a popularity contest at best!
So, I vote for Sanjaya at least 50 times every week, and I watch Dateline a much better show on Tuesdays!
AI encourages you to vote! This is America! Vote for Sanjaya!
And while your at it, take a look at Bill Richardson as a Hillary alternative!
And Dats The Truth, Blecchhh