The Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)

Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins

“Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees

A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention.

“I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass” - Nick Lowe

A tribute to Hillary Clinton and her 18 million cracks.

“Let’s Stay Together” - Al Green

After a bitter primary battle between Clinton and Obama, the democrats decide to work it out at their unity-themed convention.

“Lipstick” - Leona Naess

What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Enter vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

“Captain Crash and the Beauty Queen” - Bon Jovi

A theme song for this year’s republican ticket?

“Bounce With Me” - Lil Bow Wow

McCain and Palin were likely jamming to this crunk little ditty after they heard about the post-convention bounce that put them in a dead heat with Obama and Biden.

“Good Ol’ Boys (Theme from The Dukes of Hazard)”

McCain and Palin promise to take on the Good Ol’ Boy network in Washington. Obama and Biden say that McCain and his campaign managers are the Good Ol’ Boy Network. So much drama in the USA.

“Road to Nowhere” - Talking Heads

This ’80s gem might as well be about Alaska’s famed “Bridge to Nowhere.” Was Sarah Palin for it before she was against it? Or just against it?!

“3 AM” - Matchbox Twenty

Rob Thomas and company were ready for that 3 a.m. phone call. Now that Hillary won’t be answering the phone, who do you think would be better suited to handle a national emergency - Obama or McCain?