Is it time for presidential candidates to put away their political philosophy books and pick up the Tao of Van Winkle?

Rapper, reality TV star and Palm Beach County resident Vanilla Ice — real name, Rob Van Winkle — tweeted during the Democratic debate Tuesday night, dropping a pun from his biggest hit.

“I think all candidates Democrat Republican or Independent need to all just stop collaborate and listen. HeeHee,” he tweeted, a play off his 1990 hit “Ice, Ice Baby.”

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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