Political party playlists Video

Political party playlists Video Transcript

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>> The Democrats had Sheryl Crow rock out at their Convention. The Republicans, Christian singer Rachael Lampa. That alone should tell you there are major differences in party playlists.

>> Noticed a lot of classical music, jazz, probably more oldies stuff -- oldies but goodies.

>> I have just a compilation of R&B -- of Rock -- some classical.

>> I am listening to the Audacity of Hope -- Barrack Obama -- I read his book but I like to listen to his voice.

>> It's kind of like [inaudible] to get me pumped up. I have Marvin Gaye, ya know, just kind of gettin' the feel of the convention.

>> And what gets the Republicans pumped up? [background yelling]

>> My family, we listen to a lot of Christian Rock, that's our preference. We've got four children and we enjoy that music.

>> I listen to Christian music and I like Country music.

>> I, personally, like patriotic, I'm more traditionalist, so, the Rock and that stuff doesn't, but -- I think if you can find something with a good theme that fits that tends to work for a lot of folks.

>> What kind of music do you listen to, to get fired up here at the Convention?

>> I love Country music.

>> Any artist in particular?

>> Give me a little Kenney Chesney any day of the week. I'm still a Garth Brooks fan, I love Garth, but give me Kenney.

>> The biggest surprise in my informal survey is how few Delegates from either party even brought MP3 players. Whether it's the iPod, the Zune, or even phones that play music.

>> My girls have the iPods in the family and they don't share 'em very often, so.

>> [laughing] I'm 72 years old I can hardly work my camera and my [laughing] internet.

>> Not listening to any tunes while I'm out, I'm listening to speeches.

>> In Saint Paul, Minnesota I'm Kara Tsuboi, www.cnet.com. ^m00:01:45 [ Music ]