Printed in the Providence Journal


Issue of the week: "A Sweeping Election"*
by Seth Brown

*to the tune of "Chim Chim Cheree", from Mary Poppins
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Hill Hillary, hill Hillary, hill Hillary
You've had a rough eight years
As Bill's First Lady.

Hill Hillary, Hillary on Capitol Hill
Your husband's soon leaving
But you don't think you will;
You're running for Senate
Without your dear Bill.

It may be true that you're a household name
You stood by your husband and weathered great shame
New York Democrats may love your famous face
But that isn't enough in a Senator's race

Hill Hillary, hill Hillary, hill Hillary
You're taking the place of Ms. Nita Lowey

Hill Hillary, Ms. Lowey was going to run
But she'll just keep her House bid so you can have fun;
Because when you are running there's just room for one.

Hill Hillary, hill Hillary, hill Hillary
Your opponent's none other than Giuliani

Hill Hillary, Hillary can you pull a coup?
Since Rudy has much more experience than you;
He's cleaned up New York, which ain't easy to do.

Hill Hillary, hill Hillary, hill Hillary
You're out on your own facing the G.O.P.

Hill Hillary, hill Hillary, now it begins.
We'll see what results when the ballots are in;
It will take a village if you want to win.


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