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Young Girl in Clinton Ad Cuts Obama Ad
March 22, 2008 10:35 AM
The the Obama campaign has cut a youtube video using Casey Knowles -- the young woman from the Clinton campaign's "3 am" ad -- showing how the Clinton campaign took the stock footage of her as a little girl to make it scarier (blue tint, "scratchy voice")….and condemned "the politics of fear that Sen. Clinton uses to drum up votes."
I never thought it was particularly significant or surprising that a young former actress in Seattle would be supporting Obama. But her deconstruction of the Clinton ad is interesting.
What do you think?
- jpt
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I am quite upset that you're not posting my comments. They are not offensive or vulgar in any way. Is it because they criticize Obama? Alittle bias over there, maybe?
Oh, and one other thing. It would be interesting to know if this Knowles youngster got paid for the new Obama ad or did she do it out of her passionate support of him?
brynababy
Posted by: brynababy | Mar 25, 2008 2:18:09 PM
Those young voters need education. They were addicted in the fantasy. Wake up. We need economy recovery first. Without living happily, little-or-no worry about the material, how can we have hope spiritually?
Hillary is the one turing the economy back to prosperity.
Posted by: golfgirlusa | Mar 25, 2008 12:17:41 PM
John: If you don't like any of the three candidates just write in a name. I have a friend that's going to do that. All this bickering about MI and FL is because the DNC should not take make the rules of the primary dates. I think the governor is in charge of the state not the DNC. Howard Dean has been a pain for years and he should not have been elected chairman. New Hampshire changed their primary date and he never penalized them. Howard Dean has endorsed Obama and no doubt thought Obama was going to win New Hampshire that is why he didn't penalize that state. I don't like him and never did. The courts are at fault because they should give the benefit to the state. Some of these judges do not have enough intelligence to make proper decisions. But as I said, Howard Dean is the problem.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Mar 25, 2008 9:15:14 AM
Sam: Who cares who the little girl was in the footage. She is grown up now but should get lost in the shuffle. She has to be an idiot to make a big song and dance over an ad that she was in when she was small. She needs to get a grip on life. If she wants to vote for Obama she should just do it and keep quiet. Maybe she should get on the platform and campaign for him.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Mar 25, 2008 9:03:51 AM
The ad that shows that little girl who is now grown up should get over. Its only an ad and if she wants to vote for Obama she should just do it and stop the fuss. Who cares about her. She was small then. I think Hillary's ad was great. She should be glad she was chosen for the ad. There were other little girls Hillary could have picked. Sometimes people make a big fuss over matters that are trifle. Whoever thought of that ad did a good job.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Mar 25, 2008 8:56:03 AM
I think she 'won't eat lunch in this town again'. lol Poor form.
Posted by: tinseltown | Mar 25, 2008 3:49:13 AM
Am I on the right comment thread?
I was fascinated by the ad deconstruction, as it reminded me that voters of Casey's generation are so aware of these things. I suppose it started with MTV and progressed to You*Tube, but I must say I didn't think of the blue filter or the scratchy voice although I was well aware of the pandering to fear meme.
From what Casey had said on news shows earlier, I was expecting something but this was different. Well done! Or as Casey says at the end:
"I approve THIS message. Not the other one."
Posted by: Tom J | Mar 24, 2008 11:32:15 PM
Hey how many of you will come back a year from now and realize that America no longer exists as a nation but more of a land so divided that we will have gone back to Kings and Queens (both varieties) and our streets filled with drugs and weed - Me thinks America is slip siding away.
Posted by: Ken | Mar 24, 2008 5:14:29 PM
Proudamerica2008,why not try to see some great positives in people rather than negatives???I'm ashamed you are American.We should all look into the strentght in ourselves rather than weaknesses.
PROUNDAMERICA 2008 WAKE UP.
Posted by: vic Dapson | Mar 24, 2008 4:07:48 PM
here's a news flash. Hillary made a speech on a future housing plan today in Philadelphia; what's so strange is that it is so similar to the memo Obama sent out March 2007 to Federal Reserve Chairman and Treasury Secretary. Hillary has a lot of gall and what she banks on is the American people not reading...
Posted by: tiredofthelackofknowledgeofvoters | Mar 24, 2008 4:00:45 PM
I thought of writing an intelligent post but reading previous post decided against it so.....Hillary is a calculating witch, Obama is divisive racist, McCain is war-mongering tired old man. So, now where we folks? How about discussing the issues? Frankly, the Obama and Clinton (and soon McClain) campaigns only are reflective of the stupidity and pettiness exhibited in many of these posts. Continue to point blame at the other person....it is much easier that pointing the finger at yourself as part of the problem...(just like GWB)...
Posted by: John | Mar 24, 2008 2:46:05 PM
Here's what we have on Obama so far;
1. Lied to the people about the amount he accepted from Rezko - from $150,000.00 now he is saying $250,000.00 (100 thousand dollars difference).
2. Lied when he said he never heard Mr. Wright make racial, radical r anti-American remarks; and then he retracted again and said he heard some.
3. Lied about NAFTA meeting until he got caught.
4. He attended 20 years in a church which preached radical sermons, bigotries and unpatriotism.
5. He is involved with an indicted businessman Mr. Rezko which the case is ongoing and his name will more likely surface anytime soon.
6. He was caught plagiarizing.
7. Another bombshell that should come out soon is about his intimate relationship with a man from Minnesota. This man was silenced by DNC,
Mr. Axelrod and Mr. Obama himself. ABS should dig deep on this bombshell as well so America will know the facts.
8. Obama and his wife are known to be UNPATRIOTIC Americans. Obama refused to patronize the national and pledge allegiance. His wife stated that for the first time she is proud of her country.
9. Obama continues to lie to the American people. What else is he hiding?
THEREIN LIES THE QUESTION. WHO IS "BARACK OBAMA?".
THE PROBLEM IS "NOBODY KNOWS."
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Posted by: proudamerican2008 | Mar 24, 2008 2:43:35 AM
"I think two politically similar candidates are destroying themselves trying to invent differences. " EXACTLY!!! They have even pointed out themselves how similar they are, as much as people say they want to see change in politics the fact is that sadly people respond to the negativity, childishness and bickering. You are all playing right into the hands of the republican party. Keep it up and well definitely loose this one. I dont understand how can someone who supports Clinton would be so eager to switch sides if she looses the nomination, theyre polar opposites!!!
Posted by: NERD | Mar 24, 2008 2:16:09 AM
I think this young lady is just great! So she got her '15 minures of fame' - good for her! And if anyone bothered to listen to the interviews that she has given, she will be old enough to vote in November and her vote is for Obama - another of the young voters who support Senator Obama and another of the new voters he alone has been able to bring into the fold and into the Democratic party. Hilliarites can knock it all they want -they are just jealous that she is not in the Camp Clinton!
Posted by: sandy | Mar 24, 2008 1:55:42 AM
Remember (fear this ) Boo!
Posted by: t.v.ed | Mar 23, 2008 12:03:09 PM
I think it is way past time for us to get back to the issues that people care about. Healthcare, Education, the Economy, Foreign Policies, Homelessness, the price of oil and gas, the cost of food, the housing crises, the interest rate . . . .
Long overdue people . . . can we get the real reporters to stand up and report real news ??????
Posted by: dotheresearch | Mar 23, 2008 10:27:48 AM
What does a 17 year old high school white girl and a 46 year old African American have in common?
Answer: No experience and poor judgement!
Posted by: Cooper | Mar 23, 2008 3:56:35 AM
As a Barack supporter, I think the you tube video is a petty low blow and in poor judgement! Frankly, it makes Barack look immature. The three AM issue is about experience and judgement. Using you tube video give credit to Barack's lack of judgement. The video does make Barack look presidential or above politics as usual at all.
Posted by: Weston | Mar 23, 2008 3:48:35 AM
Barack Obama and his campaign keeps talking about unity. It's time for Barack to stop talking and start acting! This ridiculous rebuttal video is yet another tool the media will use to antagonized the Clintonistas. Barack is going to need Bill and Hillary Clinton's and their supporters if he ever want to see inside the White House. Unnecessary, silly pranks like the Knowles video, is only creating deeper wounds that are not going to heal by Novemeber.
Posted by: Parker | Mar 23, 2008 3:45:16 AM
Casey Knowles is looking for 15 minutes more of fame. Barack's campaign gave it to her. Who cares who she is supporting! Knowles "approved" the message with Barack Obama and not the "other". Well, Miss Knowles, got paid for "other". When Knowles leased herself out to be used, she should have the decency to keep her mouth shut! But, I guess fame is a hard drug to overcome.
Posted by: Logan | Mar 23, 2008 3:36:40 AM
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