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* We’re gonna have a little bit of fun today. A recent Personal PAC mailer…

Click the pic for the full piece.

* Now, let’s zoom in…

Hmm. Martwick’s been in a band for years. I’ve seen him play.

* Here’s Martwick singing an original tune, entitled, um, “It’s All About Me”…

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* The Question: Is Personal PAC right that Martwick can’t carry a tune? Take the poll and then explain your answer in comments, please.

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posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:32 am

Comments

And, yes, the question is a double negative. I figured the confusion the wording created would just be part of the fun.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:35 am
I’ve listened to many a band that couldn’t carry a tune. The performance was the point. Not the music.

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:40 am
My uncategorized response:

Was there a tune to carry?

I watched the video and I regret the few minutes it took from my life.

Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:40 am
Didn’t watch the video, but I did look at the “two heads” pictures in the mailer. Statler and Waldorf make any day better.

Comment by cover Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:45 am
Nevermind the question, but Statler and Waldorf on a campaign flyer?

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:46 am
When it comes to mailers, I like the idea BUT can you use famous figures as fair use?

Also, he’s no Eddie Vedder but when I’m going to a bar I’m getting what I pay for.

Comment by Hello Friend Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:48 am
Do you really want people making comparisons of your preferred candidates to Beavis and Butthead?

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:55 am
Yes. The man is better than Sinatra.

Comment by Needs Deleted Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 10:55 am
I guess he skipped that answer on the questionnaire.

Also hope he doesn’t get sued for that opening bass line. Thought it was a Led Zeppelin cover at first.

Voted no. Wasn’t off key and sounded like many a band I’ve heard at a bar.

Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:00 am
I think he does alright for a politician, but Springsteen he ain’t.

Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:01 am
Does a decent job with a tune. I’d go see him play, but wouldn’t pay for it.

Also, I’d like to motion that Rob present all future bills on the Senate floor in the form of song.

Comment by twowaystreet Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:06 am
Back in the day when COWL held its Capitol Capers fundraiser then Rep Martwick did a fine job holding a tune.

Comment by muon Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:12 am
Yes he can, in the Johnny Cash style.

Comment by Pius Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:13 am
Folks in the comment section - You haven’t been fortunate enough to see Rob sing/play guitar with the Whiskey Caucus, and it shows

Comment by Staffer Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:16 am
The mailer forgot to include Bert and Ernie.

Comment by Just Sayin Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:28 am
Eyes and ears are burning from the video. Wes Montgomery’s legacy is safe.

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:32 am
I voted based on he could sing for a grunge band. I can’t see him singing Sinatra.

Comment by Groucho Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:48 am
I voted “I didn’t watch” but actually then I did. He’s a man having fun and entertaining. Can’t say anything bad about that.

And that mailer is what I was so happy about a few days ago in the open thread. It made me laugh out loud, but the actual content said something. He knows how to have fun while still being serious. Something I think we need more of.

Comment by Leslie K Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 11:55 am
The FOP has flipped its endorsement, they do not want Martwick to quit his day job. /s

Comment by Thomas Paine Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 12:09 pm
He’s fine. It fits the song.

==Nevermind the question, but Statler and Waldorf on a campaign flyer?

That’s great–it’s hard to get people to pay attention to a political mailer. This one would make me look twice at least.

Comment by ArchPundit Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 12:11 pm
Voted no. His vocals are fine, especially at the amateur level. Now, if we were to ask about that lead guitar piece, I would have vote the other way. It was a little to slow to be considered a “slow hands” rendition.

Comment by H-W Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 12:30 pm
Voted no. I’ve got no quarrel with his voice, but found the tempo a bit slow in the first and the energy not quite right in the second.

Comment by yinn Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 12:44 pm
Rob Martwick and his band are darn good. Should have a battle of the bands between his and Senate President Harmon’s.

Comment by Gladhander Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 12:48 pm
How about another choice: “At Least It’s Better than Blago as Elvis.”

Comment by Just Sayin Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 1:25 pm
“Tonight at Weebles and tomorrow at Curve Inn: Captain Geech with special guest Rob Martwick.”

Comment by Just Sayin Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 1:27 pm
I’ve heard much worse, including in the shower. And actually it’s a cool tune. Got a quizzical look from the dog when the guitar kicked in though.

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 2:35 pm
I think he was fine. Certainly better than me. A politician singing a song called “All about me” is a bit too on the nose though.

Comment by Perrid Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 2:36 pm
He does all right for a state Senator from midwestern state. Though, he ain’t ready for Vegas yet.

Comment by Boomerang Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 2:37 pm
I must have missed Rob’s Grammy award. I’ve consulted my attorney and she believes we will dodge a credible defamation suit. I humbly await Rob’s cease and desist order. I hope Rob will accept Personal PAC’s sincere apology. The tune he does carry quite well is his 100% pro-choice voting record which rhymes perfectly with it’s pro-choice or no choice sung in B flat.

Comment by Cosgrove Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 4:00 pm
“I do not, for one, think that the problem was that the band was down. I think that the problem may have been that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.”

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 4:13 pm
this is fun, but until the ballots are counted, I’m worried about this primary fight. not enough Martwick signs around.

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 4:21 pm
Extremism in the defense of music is no vice…didn’t listen.

Comment by Dotnonymous Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 4:57 pm
Martwick ripped off “How Many More Times” by Led Zeppelin which was already a rip off of Willie Dixon IIRC. His guitar playing could use some work too lol

Comment by Uptown Funk Wednesday, Jun 15, 22 @ 6:58 pm
Perfect pitch probably not but I enjoyed the video. Nice job Rob

Comment by Flexible One Thursday, Jun 16, 22 @ 11:08 am