I actually really like David A. Do I think he is the best performer? No. But, he's 17 and he's really a sweet little guy. Yes, he is for real. Yes, guys are really that sweet here in Utah. Come on Utah girls, back me up here. As soon as I heard him talk I thought to myself, "He's GOT to be from Utah." NOT the kind of guy for me, but a good little guy. This will probably get me strung up here... but I really think that David A should win American Idol.
Now, before you all banish me from the forums let me explain my thinking. David Cook really is the better performer. If he gets voted off tomorrow, I am 99.9% sure that he will get a record deal immediately and I would guess that his ROCK career will take off and he'll be a huge success. If he wins American Idol, he is tied up with AI stuff for a year and he'll perform and release an album, but he will be forever tied to this show! And in 20 years when everyone makes fun of the show, he'll be one the AI winners. It really wouldn't surprise me if he was a bit relieved if he got voted off.
David A is a cute sweet little guy who will do a great job on the AI tour for the next year. He has major appeal with the young girls and their parents because he is a clean kid. And let's face it, that's the majority of people who buy tickets to the tour. It makes better sense for the show. And the girl... I don't think she has a chance. She's got a good voice, but I really don't think she appeals to a wide enough audience. But I was suprised last year, so who knows?!