Randy Newman is 'Dreaming' about the Obama-Romney race Randy Newman wants his new song "I'm Dreaming" to convey his thoughts about racism. Matt Sayles / Associated Press September 18, 2012, 12:02 p.m. Randy Newman has fired his satirical barbs at racism and the gruesome legacy of slavery before, most notably in "Rednecks" and "Sail Away." Now he's taking aim again with a new song that's related from the perspective of a (presumably white) voter who declares that, "I'm dreaming of a white president." One line goes: "He won't be the brightest, perhaps, but he'll be the whitest, and I'll vote for that." The 68-year-old singer and composer, who's backing President Obama for reelection, told the Associated Press that he wanted "I'm Dreaming" to convey his thoughts about the pervasiveness of racism -- which he called "the great issue of this country" -- albeit with his trademark wry comic touch. "I felt that that sentiment exists in the country," Newman told AP in an interview Monday. I don't know how many people you can get to admit it. I think maybe zero. Newman is making the song available as a free download on his website, and encouraging listeners to make a donation to the United Negro College Fund. A judgmental Randy Newman likes what he sees Michael Jackson's 'Bad 25' box: Is it worth your time and money? SFJAZZ Center announces plans for January opening and first season