Jordin Sparks, 17, is a Christian with pro-life sympathies. (She participated in an anti-abortion rally in 2005.) She is from Arizona, a generally red state with a more Western conservative libertarian bent. She is the product of an African-American former pro football father and caucasian mother.
Melinda Doolittle, 29, is an African-American Christian from Tennessee, a bible belt red state. She is less politically active than Jordin. She said she would first thank Jesus and her mommy if she won the competition. She once sang backup for the controversial Christian singer - and former AI finalist - Mandisa.
Blake Lewis, 25, is a beat-boxer from Washington State - a state that has not gone Republican in a presidential election since 1984. It also has the lowest rate of church attendance in America. Lewis' religion (or religiosity) is unknown. He is of Welsh, German and Irish descent - presumably Christian, perhaps Catholic. He is a white male.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Hey Ho - Of course it would be Jordin. Whoever is most fundamentalist and is willing to use their religion to affect our politics. Small things like the First Amendment separation of church and state don't mean much to people like that.
Phil at 1:40PM on May 16th 2007
2. I meant "Hey Mo" - seriously - sorry about that.
Phil at 1:41PM on May 16th 2007
3. Jordin.....Mo I watched your "Paris" video, and sorry babe but blonde is not a good look for you. But your still hot so whatever.
MrsMoRocca at 4:56PM on May 16th 2007
4. Melinda is gone....its Jordin and Blake baby.......yeah boy.
MrsMoRocca at 10:05PM on May 16th 2007
5. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO WAKE UP AND REALIZE THAT LOOKS MATTERS. BIG SCREAMING FAT PEOPLE, ARE NOT PLEASANT TO WATCH.
JACKIE at 9:45AM on May 17th 2007
6. I know for a fact that Jerry Falwell would have favored Jordin Sparks in hopes of getting her to sign a letter of intent for the Liberty University football team. They really need to beef up their offensive line.
Prah Qwan at 10:30AM on May 17th 2007
7. BAD TASTE, BAD TASTE, BAD TASTE, UNLESS OF COURSE, THAT IS THE KIND OF TASTE YOU LIKE. AND THERE IS NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE.
Cdalealden at 4:59PM on May 17th 2007
8. "Big screaming fat people" usually have the best and biggest voices. So...say whatever you want, Jackie, but you can't deny the truth of the Big Beautiful Black Woman.
Tina at 8:20PM on May 17th 2007
9. Okay, so black has nothing to do with it...but I just had to add that stuff in, didn't I?
Tina at 8:21PM on May 17th 2007
10. If they have phones in the 8th circle of Hell, Jerry might be able to get in on the last rounds of voting (between red-hot pokers up the ass, of course).
Steven Gilbert at 3:00AM on May 19th 2007
11. You can not state "weight",...do you forget the "The Teddy Bear" from Alabanam Rubin Studdard. Now, there is weight. But, where is he on the music chart...no where....We need an entertainer as an Idol...not just a singer who stands there...unless their voice is exceptional.
My vote goes for Blake
Jan Cook at 2:26PM on May 20th 2007