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Obama Infomercial a Virtuoso Performance
October 29, 2008 10:02 PM
This was a very highly produced, technically incredibly competent half hour of television that was worth every penny.
It was all designed to get voters comfortable with the idea of Barack Obama in the Oval Office, that he is embedded in the lives of average Americans, and knows exactly what they're going through.
Obama even appeared in a facsimile of the White House Oval Office during the infomercial. Every single line during that 30 minutes was something that the campaign knows works and appeals to those undecided voters.
There was one point during those 30 minutes where he talked about education. Over images of Obama in a classroom with children, they rolled a tape of Obama's Sept. 9, 2008 speech in Dayton, Ohio:
"Responsibility for our children's' success doesn't start in Washington," Obama said. "It starts in our homes. No education policy can replace a parent who's involved in their child's education from day one, who makes sure their children are in school on time, helps them with their homework, and attends those parent-teacher conferences. No government program can turn off the TV set, or put away the video games, or read to your children."
The campaign knows for a fact that when Obama said those lines during the debate, it had the highest response of the entire debate from voters hooked up to dial groups.
So they repeated it again tonight and that idea was reprised again and again over these 30 minutes.
Every idea that Obama talked about is something the campaign knows appeals to those undecided voters, especially those economically distressed voters in the nation right now.
What you saw here was a highly competent, professional, virtuoso performance. The fact that they could go 28 minutes in and hit live to a campaign rally in Florida and right down to the final Obama Biden logo that showed a rising sun. One of the things the campaign knows is that the most optimistic presidential candidate always wins.
Ross Perot had some money to do a similar type of infomercial back in 1992 but he had a very, very primitive production.
I spoke with a former presidential campaign strategist who said that anyone who has worked in a presidential campaign has to be jealous of the toys that the Obama campaign cash can buy.
Obama's Republican rival John McCain has argued the ad, which is estimated to have cost more than $3 million, was bought with Obama's broken campaign promise to take public financing which would have limited the amount of money he could raise.
Tonight McCain-Palin spokesman Tucker Bounds released this statement: "As anyone who has bought anything from an infomercial knows, the sales-job is always better than the product. Buyer beware."
That's an implicit admission that they know that the message worked, they just hope that the messenger won't be trusted.
--George Stephanopoulos
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It was a fabulous 30 minutes.
Posted by: mortimer snerd | Oct 29, 2008 10:14:53 PM
George Stephanopoulos has their been a day you have not been licking Obama's NUT sack
Posted by: tabby | Oct 29, 2008 10:17:37 PM
I loved every minute of it! It had nice production and was well thought out. I think they hit the target!
Posted by: joker | Oct 29, 2008 10:18:04 PM
It's good to see a presidential candidate acting presidential. Not small, angry, and divisive.
Posted by: thorfinn | Oct 29, 2008 10:20:30 PM
I loved every minute of it. Just like i love having my balls kicked
Posted by: mortimer snerd | Oct 29, 2008 10:21:42 PM
That was an excellent and sleek production. Creativity unlimited
Posted by: Martin | Oct 29, 2008 10:23:46 PM
Impressive. Very strong connection to 95% of Americans. In Other Words the "Middle Class"
Not one negative word or mention of McCain!!
Obama/Biden
Posted by: jpeezus | Oct 29, 2008 10:24:03 PM
It sure beats the angry curmudgeon and the whiny beauty contest runner-up that the other side has...
Posted by: Sara | Oct 29, 2008 10:24:47 PM
I wish the LA TIMES would release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: jpeezus | Oct 29, 2008 10:25:42 PM
I also wish the LA TIMES would release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: Sara | Oct 29, 2008 10:26:11 PM
Tabby,
Learn to spell ("there" not "their") before you attempt any kind of humor, no matter tasteless it is.
Posted by: jiminy | Oct 29, 2008 10:26:52 PM
"George Stephanopoulos has their been a day you have not been licking Obama's NUT sack"
Tabby, you showed the classiness that has been a hallmark of the McCain campaign. Good work.
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:27:01 PM
tabby,
Your life demands better out of you...
Posted by: R A | Oct 29, 2008 10:27:11 PM
YEP I am an Obama troll with nothing better to do than prove how much I love Obama by lying for him
BUT I also wish the LA TIMES would release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: jiminy | Oct 29, 2008 10:28:09 PM
Great job, Obama!!!!
This is what comes when you have a candidate with real vision.
With McCain and the Repubs all I hear is sour grapes and sore loser-ism.
GO OBAMA!!!!!
YAY PHILS!!!!
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:28:35 PM
Long live Obama the lying piece of trash
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:29:59 PM
Has anyone noticed how John McCain doesn't talk about HIS OWN ideas? He always seems to be talking about Barack Obama.
Obama on the other hand, spent 30 minutes telling people what he believes and what he would like to do.
John McCain has campaigned like George Bush did against McCain in 2000. No class.
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:30:37 PM
Start a petition demanding the RACIST the LA TIMES would release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:30:39 PM
Did you ever notice how the RACIST the LA TIMES will not release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:31:25 PM
I thought that Mr. George Stephanopoulos has always been biased for Mr. Obama. I was proven right. Mr. Obama is a deceptive serial liar. I can't believe America is being fooled again.
Posted by: young_voter | Oct 29, 2008 10:31:33 PM
echo that
go Obama!
congrats Phils!
PA for Obama!!
Posted by: Gus | Oct 29, 2008 10:32:36 PM
Forgot one: SOUR GRAPES, SORE LOSER-ISM and SOCK-PUPPETRY.
FAKE ED: YOU'RE A LOSER ALREADY, JUST WAIT TILL NEXT TUESDAY - YOU'LL BE A DOUBLE LOSER.
GO OBAMA!!!
BOO McCAIN!!!
YAY PHILS!!!!
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:33:23 PM
Absolutely loved it because it was all positive messages and answers to the problems our country is facing. No negative bashing like the Repubs. And to all you "nut lovers", you have two of them on your Repub ticket!
Posted by: jan | Oct 29, 2008 10:33:41 PM
jiminy,
While you are making things up about Obama, I am wondering how will we educate our kids so they can compete in the global market, how are we going to fixe our bridges before they fall down, how we are going to switch to renewable, American sources of energy.
That's what makes me a proud Democrat and American.
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:33:52 PM
I live in PENNSYLVANIA the home of the World Series winner Phillies and everybody has McCain sign on their front yards except for racist blacks
Posted by: Gus | Oct 29, 2008 10:33:53 PM
I actually liked it! Well done!!!!
Posted by: TomTheBarber | Oct 29, 2008 10:33:54 PM
Honestly, I was not impressed. These days, high school students make better documentaries than this!!!
Posted by: JKan | Oct 29, 2008 10:34:02 PM
I am an independent who has already voted for Obama. I watched the show and just don't what to think. Will it help Obama or hurt him. The production values were high. I thought that the cut to the live shot was very nicely done. The message was nice, but not really anything we haven't heard before. I think that his base will like it, but I am not sure about his softer supporters or independents. Did he overdo it? I am almost certain that the repubs will very soon release an ad using some of his quotes and twist them to try to use against him.
My wife made the comment “Aren’t there any commercials during this?” I reminded her that it was a commercial. She said “oh I forgot” and laughed.
Posted by: Dave | Oct 29, 2008 10:34:32 PM
Boring.
We heard it all before. Nothing new.
Look, he paid a huge amount of money to have a production company produce and carefully edit a tv show that stared Obama. Did the company do their job?
Obama CAN read a teleprompter.
Posted by: Brady | Oct 29, 2008 10:34:33 PM
Tabby (Jiminy???),
As R A said, your life demands better out of you... Why play this stupid game? Speak about trolls....
Jiminy (the real one), who could care less about that inconsequential LA Times tape.
Posted by: jiminy (the real one) | Oct 29, 2008 10:35:22 PM
I thought it was refreshing to see a candidate present their case to the public.
Posted by: Mom Mom | Oct 29, 2008 10:36:15 PM
Obama:
""Responsibility for our children's' success doesn't start in Washington," Obama said. "It starts in our homes. No education policy can replace a parent who's involved in their child's education from day one, who makes sure their children are in school on time, helps them with their homework, and attends those parent-teacher conferences. No government program can turn off the TV set, or put away the video games, or read to your children."
Any republicans here who disagree with that? Speak up.
Posted by: Clifton | Oct 29, 2008 10:36:32 PM
"Has anyone noticed how John McCain doesn't talk about HIS OWN ideas? He always seems to be talking about Barack Obama.
Obama on the other hand, spent 30 minutes telling people what he believes and what he would like to do.
John McCain has campaigned like George Bush did against McCain in 2000. No class."
* * * * *
I must have hit a nerve for "Ed from MA". Or perhaps Republicans are born to act dishonestly, as when they copy someone else's handle.
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:37:01 PM
Obama paid a company to make a movie staring Obama.
Now if they could make Obama into a person who does not lie
Posted by: jiminy (the real one) | Oct 29, 2008 10:37:07 PM
Obama has a white racist GRANDMOTHER . If you don't believe it just ask Obama
Posted by: Clifton | Oct 29, 2008 10:38:18 PM
Gus - you probably live in New Jersey. My family in Philly is voting OBAMA.
PHILLY = WINNERS
OBAMA/BIDEN = WINNERS
McSTOOGE = FAIL
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:38:28 PM
jiminy (the real one) ...is it Grape too sour?
Posted by: R A | Oct 29, 2008 10:38:36 PM
McCain is jealous that he not only can't afford to do the same ad, but his campaign lacks the vision or message to even conceive it.
Posted by: MIguy | Oct 29, 2008 10:38:51 PM
I also heard this version :
LA TIMES wouldn't release the video of JOHN SIDNEY MCCAIN praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST
Posted by: skyglider2008 | Oct 29, 2008 10:39:27 PM
Cheers to the Phillies...
Posted by: MIguy | Oct 29, 2008 10:39:48 PM
What a huge waste of money.
I heard thier is video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as hereos while calling Israel terrorist.
I never remember Israel blowing up passenger trains and planes in europe like the PLO
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:39:57 PM
I am a black boy working for OBAMA
Posted by: skyglider2008 | Oct 29, 2008 10:40:39 PM
The Obama campaign infomercial was absolutely AWESOME - well presented, with the plan that he has talked about throughout his campaign. He is passionate about wanting to help America, and his compassion really shows. This IS truly the leader and president we need. May God continue to bless America.
Posted by: Jwal | Oct 29, 2008 10:40:40 PM
I think a better info-mercial would be the one where Obama is calling PLO terrorist HEROS while at the same time calling Israel TERRORIST..
Posted by: Jwal | Oct 29, 2008 10:42:39 PM
Did anyone hear Barack Obama call John McCain a Socialist?
Did anyone hear him point out how John McCain palls around with terrorist G. Gorden Liddy?
Did anyone hear him slander a moderate Palestinian with a history of condemning suicide bombs as a war crime?
Did anyone hear Barack Obama talk about 'real Americans' (the ones who vote for him) or that New York city, the very location of the twin towers, was inferior and not 'real America'?
BARACK OBAMA is a class act, is he not?
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:44:19 PM
Please George, dont destroy your own reputation on this man.
When Obama talked about the courts not doing more for civil rights and not spreading the wealth around ... who is he talking about - the BLACKS ..
So who do you think Obama has in mind when he says he wants to SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND ... TO WHO?
TO THE POOR BLACKS ...
Let's us just SPIT THE TRUTH OUT .... BECAUSE IT IS THE TRUTH ...
OBAMA'S AGENDA IS TO RAISE THE TAX ON ALL WORKING AMERICANS WHO PAY TAX, NO MATTER WHAT HE SAYS NOW, AND GIVE THOSE MONEY TO ONLY ONE GROUP OF PEOPLE
THE POOR BLACKS ...
THERE YOU GOT IT .. THE UNSPOKEN TRUTH IS OUT
Posted by: Please George | Oct 29, 2008 10:45:22 PM
Why does McCain think he can dictate how campaigns are run? Couldn't he have opted out of public financing if he chose? Who is he to demand town hall meetings? Shouldn't he lead his own campaign and not conduct it based on his opponent?
Posted by: Mom Mom | Oct 29, 2008 10:47:46 PM
"Has anyone noticed how John McCain doesn't talk about HIS OWN ideas? He always seems to be talking about Barack Obama.
Obama on the other hand, spent 30 minutes telling people what he believes and what he would like to do.
John McCain has campaigned like George Bush did against McCain in 2000. No class."
* * * * *
Again I must have hit a nerve for "Ed from MA". Otherwise, why stoop to pretending you are me?
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:48:28 PM
Tabby....you are so incredibly crude. Someone may have to spay/neuter you.
Posted by: seansatx | Oct 29, 2008 10:48:57 PM
Those of you who keep mentioning the LA Times, PLO Terrorist guy...don't forget to ask about why McCain was head of a Repub committee that gave half a million to the same PLO Terrorist guy...
Typical hypocrisy from desperate, stupid, GOP'ers
Posted by: bokeel | Oct 29, 2008 10:49:23 PM
Whomever is posting information pretending to be someone else needs to stop that (being dishonest). Do not use other senders Name and send 'Posted by:' as someone else to try and speak for them. Please keep it honest as to who is sending information. Thank you!!
Posted by: Jwal | Oct 29, 2008 10:49:30 PM
If The two associations that the McCain ticket keeps linking Obama to terrorism are college professors at distinguished universities, I would believe our justice system has failed us, not Obama. When you look beyond the attack ads into the truth, it appears Obama is an intelligent man with an open mind and an optimistic view, not a terrorist - a problem solver. I voted for the Bush family four times, but this the Republicans are really starting to turn me off!
Posted by: vintage | Oct 29, 2008 10:50:43 PM
Mom Mom.. I really like your comment..
McCain (Republican) wants booth ways... usual characteristic... I am not surprised and don't even lister to his negative speech...
Posted by: R A | Oct 29, 2008 10:51:30 PM
'Please George' - don't you know that the whole McStooge 'redistribution' meme only works if you don't say the RACIST part out loud?
HOW STUPID ARE YOU REPUBS?
DUMBER THAN SARAH PALIN?
DUMBER THAN JOE THE PLUMBER'S HELPER?
STUPID RACISTS.
OBAMA = PRESIDENT
McCAIN = TOAST
YAY PHILS!!!
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 29, 2008 10:51:46 PM
"I wish the LA TIMES would release the video of Obama praising the PLO terrorist as HEROS and calling Israel the TERRORIST"
--you'll be disappointed to learn that Obama never said those words.
Posted by: Carolina | Oct 29, 2008 10:52:11 PM
Excellent production.
Obama has run an incredible campaign.
I believe an 8th grader could run a better campaign than McCain. I have come to a point that I cannot stand to look at McCain's snarling mug... or listen to his negative rants.
Posted by: George | Oct 29, 2008 10:52:17 PM
sen. obama's presentation was uplifting and inspirational. really positive message for america.
Posted by: otis | Oct 29, 2008 10:52:47 PM
And the senile man and his blinded followers continue to attack sistematically Obama, but the American people need real change. Most of us are suffering and struggle to make ends meet. Obama shares many of our values: he owns one car, and one house. I don't trust a 72 year old who can't keep track of how many homes he has leading this nation in a time of economic crisis, not to mention a VP who doesn't know the first thing about foreign policy… wait… I forgot… she does, since she can see Russia from her house,,,,
Posted by: Anna Brum | Oct 29, 2008 10:55:23 PM
Obama is the real deal.
As for the buttheads on the otherside, like McCain and Palin, go to:
www.buttheadpolice.com
and Vote for them and other extreme buttheads to get asses stamped on their heads. Yup. Check it out. Spread the word!
Posted by: wakeupUSA | Oct 29, 2008 10:55:40 PM
Had that been McCain, it would have been full of negativity, lies, fear mongering and hate. it was well done, he spoke about all of the issues that concerns Americans. It will be a blessed change to have this country go in a new direction after 8 terrible years under the self righteous, religious Republican hypocrites. This president was the one that said he would unite this country, yet he will leave it more divided than when he took office. He can't leave too soon.
Posted by: Optimus Prime | Oct 29, 2008 10:55:56 PM
Its Info-official now; Sen. Barack Obama has NO shame. Its pretty easy to put together a "virtuoso performance" [Thanks -in-the-tank George Steph!] when you have 3 million to purchase an Oval Office set. I wonder if there was anything in the process of putting this Hollywood effort together that Barack said NO too? Apparently not. Five minutes of it was all that I could stand to watch. And I am a lifelong Democrat.
Barack is a superior snake-oil saleman. He is shameless.
Posted by: PhillyPaul | Oct 29, 2008 10:56:11 PM
If Obama is elected President and his economic policies lead to a depression, states like Texas and Alaska will exercise their rights under their state constitutions and leave the United States of America. If Obama is elected, we better pray that his economic policies are not as devestating as the Wall Street Journal predicts or we will be almost 100% dependent on foreign oil. If Obama's supporters are wrong, it won't just be the end of America as we know it. It will be the end of the United States of America.
Posted by: PragmaticAmerican | Oct 29, 2008 10:56:23 PM
It sure did stand out as a solid piece and a testament to the character and the man that is Obama. Nice change from the slimey negative ads of McShame.
Posted by: roberincharlotte | Oct 29, 2008 10:57:34 PM
Let's just post that Arafat and McCain picture of them shaking hands in the 1990s and after 9.11. McCain is a double sworded man. He talks and walks a big stick but he is trying to take the attention off of his inadvertent behaviors with the PLO leader and the Arabs he has graced with dinner. Ask about his night over stays. The man has a trophy family but he may not be the family man he wants all of us to think. He has been married 3 times, and Cindy was his mistress while McCain was married to his second wife who was disabled from a car accident. Is that low or what?
Posted by: Gg | Oct 29, 2008 10:57:49 PM
Did anyone watch this thing? Not very many acording to neilson ratings..
Posted by: ynot | Oct 29, 2008 10:57:54 PM
BARACK IS A BS, HE IS MOST LIAR AND LIBERAL POLITICIAN. HE CAN DO ANYTHING TO BE ELECTED. AMERICAN PEOPLE NEVER TRUST THIS GUY.
Posted by: riral | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:06 PM
BARACK IS A BS, HE IS MOST LIAR AND LIBERAL POLITICIAN. HE CAN DO ANYTHING TO BE ELECTED. AMERICAN PEOPLE NEVER TRUST THIS GUY.
Posted by: riral | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:06 PM
I am Jwal on this blog, and am an Obama supporter. The Obama infomercial was AWESOME, as I stated before. The idea of the McCain camp continuing to run negative campaigns, trying to dig up any kind of dirt on anyone at this time (6 days before the election), is stretching it, and people are sick and tired of it. The McCain campaign should stop the madness, and try to concentrate on what he can do for this country. That's what people want to hear, and time is running out.
Posted by: Jwal | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:18 PM
I was particularly touched by Obama talking about his mother, who died of ovarian cancer.
She had to fight the insurance companies who claimed she had a pre-existing condition.
John McCain doesn't spend much time talking about his own policies -- I guess he is too busy slandering innocent Palestinian college professors -- but one of them is that he wants insurance companies to be able to reincorporate in any state they want to AND BE REGULATED BY THAT STATE.
Right now, any insurance company that wants to operate in Illinois is subject to Illinois regulation. This gives the people in this state some local control, specifically if insurance companies are abusing their clients, they can be fined or even loose the right to operate in this state.
But if John McCain gets his way, a industry friendly state like Oklahoma could invite all of the insurance companies to move there, in exchange for regulations that give the patient no right to dispute the company's decision.
Good luck getting Oklahoma to help you out when the insurance company declines your claim! Scram. You don't vote here.
That's John McCain for you. He can't give a ****.
Posted by: John McCain's conscience | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:40 PM
I loved this infomercial. I have been temping for 2 years. I need a full-time job with benefits. I am one of those people and my husband also who put off going to the doctor. We have exhausted our 401k. We are encouraged and inspired.
I appreciate someone willing and wanting to fight for middle class America. We have not had a voice for Eight years. We have survived. If Obama can deal with the attacks for 6 more days, he can count on me and my families and those with the same story to vote him in the White House. I love this country and I love these people so much, we do have the strength to fight against the attacks and SMEARS for 6 more days.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 - You ignored us for 8 years. We have suffered more than any Americans since the 1930's. We will ignore you on November 4th. We deserve a president for all of the people and not just a lying plumber who's trying to get a book deal.
Posted by: Woman for Change | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:46 PM
Good on Obama- He certainly will make a fine president.
Posted by: Richard | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:54 PM
For the first time in many many years there is a future on Nov 5 that many many of use can finally hope for. Please do your part and get out the vote on Nov 4 and vote for a better future.
Remember the lies that Bush said about Iraq,
Remember the lies about 9/11.
Remember all the lies about implementing the 9/11 commission recommendations. They never implemented any of their recommendations.
Remember the incompetence of Bush in dealing with the economic crisis.
Remember the Bush incompetence in dealing with Katrina.
Remember that McCain is the same as Bush.
Vote for Obama/Biden.
Posted by: Tom | Oct 29, 2008 10:58:56 PM
It is time to have a competent administration. Can you imagine Bush, or McCain, either thinking of or pulling off the flawless direct feed to a live event and having it hit the time constraints. At least Obama can pick people who can get a job done.
Posted by: rhodium | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:02 PM
Clifton
I had a white racist, bigoted grandfather that I loved dearly but despised his bigotry and racism.
So your point is? None, because he's right. Our grandparents could be otherwise wonderful people with horrible thoughts about others that weren't like them.
Since my grandparents are from the exact same generation as his, the great generation that helped win WWII, I should know. Just because they were heroes in their time, doesn't mean their thoughts on race and others' religions were right.
The difference is, I understand that you can revere people for some of their actions and still recognize their flaws. Our Founding Fathers had flaws, too. No man is perfect, but some try harder to get there than others.
Posted by: This is SO Old | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:04 PM
wow what a great presentation. inspiring and hopeful and didnt even mention mcnugget. classy job. now look at the pathetic shell of the mccain campaign. THE GOP IS GOING DOWN FOR THE LAST TIME...
Posted by: sk8boardgrind | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:14 PM
In other words, "Pushing Daisies" got creamed, and ABC should have said yes when they had the chance.
Over on FOX, McCain ran 'Yet' four minutes later, and all we could do was groan and think 'McCain still can't tell us what he would do any better than what we just heard.' All the republicans in my family are thinking of switching independent if Palin runs in 2012. Not on my side just yet. Give 'em six days.
Posted by: kravitz | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:17 PM
I am horrified when we are currently in such an economic crisis to see any presidential candidate spending that much money on a TV ad. Heaven help us all if he feels this was being fiscally responsible
Posted by: Horrified | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:46 PM
i'd like to buy the world a coke....
hum..hum..hum..hum..hum..hummmmmm
we are the world, we are the children, we are the ones that make a brighter day, so let's start livin.....
everyone raise your lit up cell phones and your glass of kool aid...
come on now...let me hear ya
Posted by: robin | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:53 PM
Nice work and he did a good job with the closing argument.
Posted by: moderaterepublican | Oct 29, 2008 10:59:57 PM
What amazes me is absolutely everybody is ignoring every inconsistancy and lie Mr Obama has told, and ignored every bit of information that should give us all pause. $650 million in ads vs $85M and he's only ahead by three? Oprah's production company supposedly did this infomersial. Bravo on production values, but should it cost a billion dollars to run for president? The only plus I can see, is people have such high hopes for the man, everyone is bound to be disappointed. What will you have then? Will he stand with Nancy and shove leftist crap down our throats, leaving the economy reeling? Will he stand in the middle so he can win a second term? Will Isreal be attacked since Mr Obama so favors the Palastineans? Will europe be happy with a leftist, or just come up with new reasons to hate us? Will Russia invade their satellites with access to the Black Sea? Will China invade Taiwan? We know, with a 25% reduction in the military, we will be impetient to do anything. Will all freetrade cease, further destroying our economy? Will unions make us dramatically less competitive, furthering our economic decline?
Sure looks like it, and none of you want to hear any doubt. It's like you all drank Jim Jones Kool Aid.
Posted by: DaveC | Oct 29, 2008 11:00:16 PM
Bush.Cheney get the award for the worst President and Vice President. They have sunk our economy to its lowest ever, and our image around the world because they thought more of their white supremist groups and their big oil in Iraq fields than they did America as a whole. They get the awards and they will be blamed for mostly everything that has wrong.
Posted by: Gg | Oct 29, 2008 11:00:33 PM
"If Obama is elected President and his economic policies lead to a depression, states like Texas and Alaska will exercise their rights under their state constitutions and leave the United States of America. If Obama is elected, we better pray that his economic policies are not as devestating as the Wall Street Journal predicts or we will be almost 100% dependent on foreign oil. If Obama's supporters are wrong, it won't just be the end of America as we know it. It will be the end of the United States of America"
And of course the only option is McBush and the GOP. After all, look how great they have been running the country. It's good to know that under McBush and the GOP, we aren't dependent on foreign oil, the Constitution hasn't been violated and our economy is running smoothly...
Hint to GOP'ers: This is sarcasm
Posted by: bokeel | Oct 29, 2008 11:00:41 PM
WOW OBAMA IS AWESOME!! MCCAIN IS A GRUMP IN A DIAPER.
Posted by: sk8boardgrind | Oct 29, 2008 11:02:12 PM
I was so very proud...Now everyone, please go out and cast your vote for the next President of the United States of America-Barak Obama...Tucker Bonds and the McSain's can go fly a kite.
Posted by: shar2008 | Oct 29, 2008 11:02:17 PM
JUST LIKE ALL HOLLYWOOD MOVIES....IT WAS ALL MAKE BELIEVE...NO WONDER HALF THE COUNTRY IS BROKE ....YOU FOOLS AND YOUR MONEY AND IN THIS CASE YOUR GOOD SENSE!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: chad | Oct 29, 2008 11:02:38 PM
i am pleased to see that my $35 campaign contribution paid for something so positive. i am hoping that next time around each candidate will stash away enough money to make his/her point during a similar presentation.
Posted by: p2lf | Oct 29, 2008 11:02:50 PM
Personally, the commercial reminded me of an ego maniac. Obama has to go.
Posted by: chattyway | Oct 29, 2008 11:04:13 PM
mommy who is the crazy old man on TV who keeps trying to scare america. oh that's just crazy old john mccain. who is he mommy??? NO ONE THAT MATTERS ANYMORE!~ roflol
Posted by: sk8boardgrind | Oct 29, 2008 11:04:16 PM
