Well, this was likely sufficiently uncomfortable for all involved, but when you’re trailing in the polls, crazy things happen.
In Martin O’Malley’s case, crazy things include stopping by The View with a guitar to put your own unique spin on Taylor Swift‘s hit “Bad Blood.” Safe to say, this cover won’t be getting the coveted Swift endorsement.
Dropkick Murphys Voice Support for Presidential Candidate Martin O’Malley
Backstory: O’Malley explained that Katy Perry will soon be appearing at a Hillary Clinton fundraiser in Des Moines, Iowa. “So in response,” O’Malley — who, according to The Hill, has been in a Celtic folk rock band for 20 years — explained, “I thought I’d offer this up for Taylor Swift.”
Today, we’re all Candace Cameron Bure.
WATCH: Democratic presidential candidate @MartinOMalley sings @taylorswift13‘s ‘Bad Blood’ on @TheView! pic.twitter.com/pYk0NDd0Y3
— The View (@TheView) October 20, 2015