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Five days ago, when the American Stories half hour TV ad was due to be aired at 8 p.m., I planned my entire night around being in front of the TV to see it.
But somehow, a phone call from an old friend came and we were still in deep discussion an hour or so later and I forgot about the ad until I sat down around 9 p.m., and then a feeling of dread came over me as I surfed the channels looking for it, hoping I hadn't missed it, but indeed I had.
Trying to understand the sadness I felt, I hunted online at the different networks, thinking it might be on the website for MSNBC or CNN or others. I couldn't find it. I checked youtube, but didn't see it there. I checked barackobama.com, and there it was, and I watched it online, relieved and captivated, and suddenly all was right with the world, even if I could only view it in a 3"x4" window.
But here's the fascinating thing: after I watched it on the campaign's website, I went again to youtube and searched American Stories, rather than 'half hour Obama ad' or variations, which all brought up the wrong videos. And it popped up, with 202 viewers, this must have been around 9:30. And I watched it again. Two days later, I was telling a friend to watch it, and when I pulled it up on youtube, there had been around 745,000 viewers. Today, the number of viewers is 1,651,992, and counting.
And that just makes me ridiculously happy, because there's no way to view that infomercial and take away anything but goodness and optimism, and a deep respect for Barack Obama.
Synopsis: (Calm Voice) He would be the oldest president in US History
Cut to Palin past interviews in her own words...
Ending with WHAT IF.....
It's time for the final blow, Republicans like Powell are very reluctant to vote for Palin.
It's time to use her negatives and keep moderate republicans home.......
Hollywood composer Danny Elfman (famous for "The Simpsons" theme and scores to Tim Burton films) has produced a new ad for the last week of the presidential race revealing his greatest fear: a President Sarah Palin. Focusing on the possibility that John McCain might not even finish his first term as president if elected due to age and health concerns, Elfman eerily morphs a slow-motion image of McCain speaking into an image of Palin succeeding him. Here is the transcript.
"These are troubled times in a volatile world. With unprecedented crises at home and abroad, we need sound judgment and a steady hand to lead the most powerful nation on Earth. John McCain's age and continuing battle with cancer makes the liklihood of him not completing his term higher than any president in American history. President Sarah Palin. Think about it."
Elfman is seeking support to air the ad in swing states during the final days before the election. Readers are encouraged to visit OurGreatestFear.org, watch the ad, contribute if possible, and pass it on.
This close to the election it is so very important to try to pull in every possible vote. There are so many Republicans and independents that are still on the fence and, though they disagree with the policies and politics of the Republican candidates, they still cannot bring themselves to vote Democratic. There is a tremendous ground game out there but these people, through experience, are likely to take offense to a Democrat showing up at their door or calling them during dinner. They can, however, be persuaded to vote "for the other side" if their privacy and pride are respected.
We attended a candidate's forum last night that at one point featured Will i Am's "Yes We Can" video. It is a powerful video based on an equally powerful speech. I propose an ad that gives the same message, but to those people who are traditionally Republican or lean Republican. This ad would be quick, easy and cheap to cut and it carries a positive message.
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"YES YOU CAN" (in black and white)
[Fade into a man holding his head in his hands, looking dismayed]
Announcer: "You feel that your party no longer represents what you hold dear."
[Fade to a woman looking off through a window]
Announcer: "You feel that your party doesn't listen to what you want."
[Fade to a contractor in Carhart clothing looking sad/worried and hugging his kids.]
Announcer: "You worry that your party broke the economy and doesn't know how to fix it. It doesn't have to be that way. Together we can be better.""
[Fade to a smiling family in a picnic setting."]
[Transition through pictures of smiling people] Announcer: "You can vote Democratic this time. You can make a difference."
[Slowly fade in each word and out each word]: "YES...YOU...CAN. Vote November 4th."
[Fade In]: "Obama/Biden '08"
God I hope Obama doesn't blow his load on Oct 29th with this 30 minute TV ad.
I've seen some really impressive speeches by him. In fact that's the mark that really sold me.His ability to speak, speak well, and influence with ideals not useless, hopeless rhetoric.
I'm afraid that it's going to be some prefab video montage of the campaign and himself (and Joe of course).
And not an Influential Inspiring Moving and Motivating speech which is key at not only swaying the hearts of those that need moving. But keeping the hearts that have already learned to love, keep loving.
Voters of base, independent and undecided need that final push to the voting booth, with the vigor of change that we so desperately desire.
Based on the fluctuations of an individual's maturity and the unique events that shape each human's behavior, it is dangerous to assume that someone who was once 15 years old, still holds the same beliefs as they approach their 20s, or 50s. As you know, an individual's beliefs and priorities can change dramatically over the course of their life.
One thing to observe about John McCain, as seen again tonight at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, is his 'willingness' to spread false context about Obama without apology even with contempt; this is a grave telling sign of his current state of character. In addition, how he allows his running mate, Sarah Palin, to go around erratically swing falsehoods at Barack Obama without McCain’s responsible correction or intervening leadership. All of this should send a sober warning to the American public about McCain's judgment and how he plans to govern right now in 2008.
Instead of asserting sound evidence that supports his arguments in his campaign; McCain continues to choose the low road. The low road will get the American people nowhere fast and fuel the attitude of cynicism already express against America government. Consequently, Americans will lose out in the end. The American public need a consistent trustworthy voice that encourages individuals to take the road less traveled, and gives them straight context about the issues they face everyday; not guilt by association speeches and videos.
McCain’s present strategy is praying on the hope that Americans are not going to spend time researching political policy positions. Does McCain believe that the American public is too naive to discern between what is true and what is false? As McCain stated to one gentleman tonight, most Americans have near heard of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, right?
It wasn’t exactly in a favorable light, per se.
On NPR’s “Morning Edition” today, anchor Steve Inskeep asked Sen. John McCain about balancing honor and winning in a campaign that Inskeep called “brutal.” In their conversation, Inskeep asked about a particular ad that we found to be “false”:
Inskeep: Have you come back to your advisers at any point and said, “That ad,” like for example the ad that ran with your name on it saying that Barack Obama supported comprehensive sex education for primary school students, something that FactCheck.org said was wrong. Have you ever gone to your staff and said, “Take that ad off, it’s not right”?McCain: It was factually correct. It’s absolutely factually correct. And it is, and you can go on my Web site and you can see the exact language of the bill that Sen. Obama sponsored. But the point is if he had agreed to town hall meetings that I asked him to do all around the country like Jack Kennedy and Barry Goldwater had once agreed to do, the tenor of this campaign would be dramatically different. … I’m proud of the campaign we’re running. The ads are factually correct, and if someone named FactCheck.org or anybody else doesn’t agree with it, I respectfully disagree with their conclusion.
Inskeep: Have you come back to your advisers at any point and said, “That ad,” like for example the ad that ran with your name on it saying that Barack Obama supported comprehensive sex education for primary school students, something that FactCheck.org said was wrong. Have you ever gone to your staff and said, “Take that ad off, it’s not right”?
McCain: It was factually correct. It’s absolutely factually correct. And it is, and you can go on my Web site and you can see the exact language of the bill that Sen. Obama sponsored. But the point is if he had agreed to town hall meetings that I asked him to do all around the country like Jack Kennedy and Barry Goldwater had once agreed to do, the tenor of this campaign would be dramatically different. … I’m proud of the campaign we’re running. The ads are factually correct, and if someone named FactCheck.org or anybody else doesn’t agree with it, I respectfully disagree with their conclusion.
(You can listen to the interview here. This exchange begins at the 7 minute mark.)
For the record, Obama didn’t sponsor the bill, as McCain says. He wasn’t even a cosponsor. Yet the ad claimed that “Obama’s one accomplishment” in the realm of education was “legislation to teach ‘comprehensive sex education’ to kindergarteners.” That’s false. We pointed out several actual legislative accomplishments Obama has had in the area of education — bills he did sponsor or cosponsor.
Also, what Obama supported was “age-appropriate” sex ed for grades K-12, and that stipulation appears in the bill. The implication that he called for explicit sex ed for kindergarteners is also false. You can read the exact language of the bill from a link in our article on the ad as well.
The fact is, many of the ads from both camps have not been “factually correct.” If they were, our Web site would be empty.
We do appreciate the media mention, however.
Posted under Barack Obama, Education, FactCheck.org, John McCain, Presidential Election 2008
This post was written by Lori Robertson on October 1, 2008
Would be humorous to see a TV ad with Cheney the ventriloquist speaking through a Palin Puppet Doll...
I get it... you're presidential. Sober. Intelligent. What FDR might have looked like on TV during his fireside chats if only there had been TV.
But here's my fear - you're losing people's interest. I'm not sure saying you'll cut taxes and trickle down doesn't work for 2 minutes is more effective than the exact same 1 minute ad.
How about some zing? Something memorable? Or how about some positive images of what America could look like - a rising sun... people at work... windmills, solar panels, building bridges, kids at school. Please, please play on the America of the past vs. America of the future theme. There HAS to be something more creative you can do.
It's time to move on. Do something different. Show McCain's video pushing us into Iraq after 9/11 and his call to deregulate. Use HIS words against him. It's far more effective than you saying "McCain called for x or y."
Use some humor.
Right now you seem about as interesting as an economics teacher. The problem with sober is that people tune it out. The first direct address ad was fine. The second, fine. Now you've pushed the limit of that method. You don't want voters to tune you out. Speak to them in THEIR language for a little while.
Humor through contradiction.
McCain needs to be tied to his supportfor deregulation to undermine his pseudo-populism. He also needs to be held accountable for his erratic responses.
X = the number of bills McCain supported in favor of deregulation
McCain said, "Let's do for healthcare what we've done for the banking industry."
McCain, "I don't know as much as I should about the economy."
When the crisis he helped to bring about finally hit, McCain didn't know how to respond. (Show headlines re: McCain erratic)
When times are hard, American needs a leader who is about finding solutions, not about political gimmicks and photo ops. They need someone who understands the issues; not someone who supported the wrong policy for 26 years.
Barack Obama - the right choice to steady the ship of state.
The American people have a short memory - they've forgotten why they didn't like Republicans. Let's remind them:
The DNC should produce an ad that provides a Republican "leadership" timeline:
1999 Republicans deregulate Wall Street (picture of smiling McCain and Phil Graham)
2003 Mission Accomplished
2006 Abu Ghraib photos released
2006 Tom Delay resigns
2006 Warrentless Wiretapping
2007 Judiciary Scandal
2008 Stock Market Crash
This is what the Republican party has given you (not to mention Mark Foley and Larry Craig). Do you really want another four years of more of the same?
Quote McCain admitting he doesn't really know much about the eocnomy - he's going to read Alan Greenspan's book to bone up.
Show Phil Gram saying we're a nation of whiners and the recession is all in our head (McCain's future Secretary of the Treasury?)
Show McCain saying the fundamentals of the economy are strong
Show mcCain saying he hadn't read the 3 page bailout plan.
Show McCain threatening to fire the SEC chair (the President doesn't have that power).
Show McCain's support of deregulation.
Is this the man you want to protect you from another financial bailout?
How about we request the candidates accept a moratorium on using the other candidates name in any future advertising or debates?
We are running out of time, and the majority of Americans do not have a clue as to the specifics of what either candidate plans to do on any key issues. They have both wasted our time for months and months now talking about what the other did or did not do in the past. NO MORE! GIVE US A BREAK!
In order to make an INFORMED decision, simply tell the voters EXACTLY what your plan is on the key issues. That's it. The End. It's as Simple as that.
For the last two days now, Obama has been running a refreshingly clear ad that does NOT mention McCain at all. Hallelujah! He simply states HIS position on an economic issue and directs you to the website for a full explanation - probably the most effective political ad yet. Exactly what the general public needs to see.
"According to the New York Times, McCain has a gambling problem. No, it isn't because he goes to the casinos once a month.... It's because he's so heavily influenced by gambling lobbyists. After his erratic reaction to the economic crisis and his neglect of the middle class in the debate, can we really trust the "maverick" not to gamble away our future to the special interests?"
It also might be good to borrow from Sunday's Nicholas Kristoff op ed to play on the gambling theme:
"Judging from Mr. McCain’s own positions, he might well revive a cold war with Russia and could start a hot war with Iran or North Korea. In those three hot spots, Mr. McCain could constitute a dangerous gamble for this country."
It is worth challenging McCain's foreign policy on these issues in ads. The American people don't want another war.
Kristoff's article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/opinion/28kristof.html?ei=5070
It comes to show how low McCain has gone to become president.
