When New York City mayor Bill de Blasio launched his presidential campaign last week, the announcement was met with a resounding “why?” The Democratic field is already so populated, and every possible faction and sub-faction of voters seems well spoken for. What could de Blasio possibly bring to the table? Well, in a recent CNN interview, de Blasio offered a definitive answer: See, he likes ska.
Pretty cool, right? Finally, a presidential candidate who fucks with tight horn arrangements, reggae-inspired rhythms, and a fun-loving, pop-punk sensibility. Pinch us, we must be dreaming. But wait, things actually get more embarrassing. In the full clip, de Blasio reveals that, just like every non-Obama presidential candidate before him, the dude can’t talk at any length about the thing he supposedly loves.