Candidates' Hello! - Lyrics - Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps are an American political satire group. The group has been performing since 1981, and has released approximately thirty albums consisting primarily of song parodies. Originally consisting exclusively of congressional staffers performing around Washington, D.C., the troupe now primarily employs professional actors and singers. The Capitol Steps have performed on PBS, public radio and in various small- and medium-sized venues around the United States.

(Doorbell rings) Mitt: Is that the doorbell? I’m not expecting anyone, come in… Hello, look who is joining me It’s all my friends that I’m debating in the GOP Herman Cain: Hello, my name is Herman Cain There’s a 50-50 chance I’m certifiably insane Newt: Hello, I’m Newt, remember me? And if you’re poor you should be working by the age of three Michelle Bachmann: Hello, it’s really me, Michelle And anyone who doesn’t vote for me is going straight to… Perry: Hell-o, Rick Perry is your guy And did I mention Herman Cain just tried to rub my thigh Santorum: Hello, Santorum here to say I will proudly lead America, except the part that’s gay Paul: Hello, I’m back again Ron Paul And if, like me, you’re anti-government don’t vote at all Santorum: Who’s that? Perry: That’s Huntsman over there Paul: He’s just a basic, decent guy; that’s why he hasn’t got a prayer Candidates: Hello, our next election day You can say no to hope and change and choose a better way Just go, down to your polling place And put an X next to my face Michelle (Santorum): Because this vote could change your life (…vote could change my life…) Newt: I’ll change my wife! Mitt (Candidates): Don’t vote Obama (…Obama…) Candidates: Hell, no!