I saw this on “Idol,” and I got the clear impression that it was mocking Zero’s singing. It was hardly a “duet.” The whole thing lasted no more that 3 - 4 seconds.
Yes, and the contestant may not have even had any say over it. She just happened to be singing the same song BO "sang," so they spliced a little "duet" together. If I were that contestant, I'd be furious because people who hate Obama might be inclined not to vote for her because of it.
As for Colton Dixon, it looks to me like the producers told all of the contestants to beware of political and religious tweets, but did not single out Colton or order them NOT to post such tweets. Colton is just the only one who's talking about it. I actually agree with the producers about the political tweets. But I'm glad to learn Colton is not going to stop with the Christian tweets. Last year's winner was very open about his Christianity, and there have been several other outspoken Christians who have done very well on the show. So I don't think Colton's posts will hurt him at all.