“Real” Joe Walsh endorses Tammy Duckworth
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 - Posted by Rich Miller
* That would be the rocker Joe Walsh, not the politician, of course…
“I’m the real Joe Walsh and I’m proud to back a real American success story — Tammy Duckworth,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said in a statement endorsing the Democratic candidate in her bid to unseat the incumbent Republican who shares his name.
“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,” Walsh, guitarist for the Eagles, said.
Walsh, a six-time Grammy Award winner, grew up in Evanston and will perform a special concert in support of Duckworth on July 1 at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg. Tickets are available at www.tammyduckworth.com/WalshConcert.
* More…
Ticket prices range from: $100 for general admission; $500 for reserved seating up front; $1,000 for a reception with Walsh; and $2,500 for a photo-op and meet and greet with Walsh.
The title of the event: “A Private Concert and Evening with The Real Joe Walsh.”
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 2:44 pm:
This Endorsement has “been good to Tammy so far.” …
- wndycty - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 2:45 pm:
How long before Rep. Joe Walsh says something stupid in response and books Ted Nugent.
- Freeman - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 2:52 pm:
That’s funny.
I wonder if there are any other Tammy Duckworth’s in the phone book? Not quite the same as a rocker, but this offers opportunities for creativity.
Or stupidity.
Guess we’ll see which way this one goes in 3…2…1…
- bored now - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 3:09 pm:
freeman: most, if not all of us, have been offended for awhile that the stupid joe walsh kept impugning the name/reputation of the real joe walsh. life certainly hasn’t been good for the real joe walsh with the idiot getting a lot of ink…
- Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 3:20 pm:
===with the idiot getting a lot of ink… ===
Tone it down. He’s a congressman, so show a bit of respect, please.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 3:36 pm:
-How long before Rep. Joe Walsh says something stupid in response and books Ted Nugent. -
It’d be funnier if one of his staffers put the event on his calendar and he walked in like a zombie to sing that day.
- Anonymous - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 3:36 pm:
For the record, I wasn’t being disrespectful. I was joking. This time.
- just sayin' - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 3:57 pm:
Young fool, he’s cool.
- Waffle Fries - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 4:09 pm:
think there’s trouble brewing for Rep Joe Walsh..
- KGB - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 4:17 pm:
Best idea I’ve heard for a fundraiser this campaign season (aside from the Rich Miller Roast, naturally).
- Cheswick - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 4:50 pm:
Well, Rep Joe Walsh will just have to turn his pretty head and walk away.
- amalia - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 5:04 pm:
whoa….The Cong. must be in a funk (#49), cause the real Joe is saying,” I know what you’re doin’ If you’re gonna act that way I think there’s trouble brewin’ “
- 47th Ward - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 5:09 pm:
There goes the neighborhood.
- Wensicia - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 5:23 pm:
Quite an improvement over the ‘Surreal Joe Walsh’.
Great endorsement!
- NIref - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 5:37 pm:
I have alimony, forget what’s right
Ain’t never paid it, they tell me it’s alright.
I live on the Hill, scream in the halls
I have super-PACs pay for it all.
They say I’m crazy but I’m angry
I’m just looking socialists in the pantry.
The Tea Party’s been good to me so far.
- wordslinger - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 5:48 pm:
More than one way to live a life of illusion.
- Boone Logan Square - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 6:43 pm:
Joe Walsh is hoping that Joe Walsh just turns and walks away.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 7:53 pm:
Who knew the real Joe Walsh was from Evanston?
Not me.
Welcome back, Joe!
- Bemused - Tuesday, Jun 12, 12 @ 10:07 pm:
Rich
Maybe you could spring for a couple of those tickets and put em up for a prize sometime.