The Obama-Biden campaign ran a 30-minute TV ad, which was shown simultaneously on various broadcast and cable networks Wednesday night. The video is above, in case you missed it.
NAACP SUES OVER VA ELECTION PREP
The Virginia NAACP sued Gov. Tim Kaine and state election officials, claiming the state is “inadequately prepared” for the record number of voters expected to turn out next week.
The suit says state officials have not set up enough polling places: “The allocation of polling place resources is plainly irrational, non-uniform and likely discriminatory.” Additionally, the suit cites the 2004 presidential election in which there were too few polling places which led to long lines and some voters being turned away.
PALIN KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE ISSUES
Nicolle Wallace, a senior McCain aide, said there is an ‘organized campaign to lay blame’ at her for the recent back-and-forth between McCain aides and those of Sarah Palin. Wallace, however, has kept quiet about a few things that other McCain top aides have leaked to GQ correspondent Robert Draper.
I’m sympathetic to Eskew and Wallace, and not just because they’re decent people. They’ve held their tongue from leaking what a couple of McCain higher-ups have told me–namely, that Palin simply knew nothing about national and international issues. Which meant, as one such adviser said to me: “Letting Sarah be Sarah may not be such a good thing.” It’s a grim binary choice, but apparently it came down to whether to make Palin look like a scripted robot or an unscripted ignoramus. I was told that Palin chafed at being defined by her discomfiting performances in the Couric, Charlie Gibson, and Sean Hannity interviews. She wanted to get back out there and do more. Well, if you’re Eskew and Wallace, what do you say to that? Your responsibility isn’t the care and feeding of Sarah Palin’s ego; it’s the furtherance of John McCain’s quest for the presidency.
McCain and Palin sat down for their first joint interview, following reports that Palin is going “rogue”. Check out the full interview below:
Following Maria Bartiromo’s statement that she’d like to ask how their partnership is going and how unified they are, the live segment was cut and Mark Haines and Erin Burnett had to explain that the campaign stipulated that the live portion of the interview be five minutes.
“binary”…nice word. Palin sucks, so does McCain…go Obama
Obama 08′
I believe they are all liars.
im impressed with obama’s tv ad i feel like hes the man for the job
I’M REEEEEEADY!!! GO OBAMA
I LOVED OBAMAS TV AD HE DID A GREAT JOB…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO OUT AND VOTE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from the commercial.. is it me or does anyone else hear martin when obama speaks? its amazing and beautiful!
I Barcked the vote two weeks ago. Next stop…da White House!
OBAMA FOR THIS MAMMA! MCCAIN AND PALIN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THE TRASH THAT COMES OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS. THE SMELL IS BURNING MY NOSTRILS.
@#7 I said the same thing…….Dr. King. He is very motivational and gives you something to believe in. My husband and I are voting for him tommorrow.
Even the music in obama’s ad lends a “troublesome” feel.. but u know what.. we can not live our lives in fear. we can’t breakdown people.
GOD has not given us the spirit of fear, but the Lord has given us, POWER!
I’m predicting on next tuesday when concreteloop post Obama’s victory they’ll be 1000+ post
OBAMA 08!!
Ms K I totally hear Martin in him AND in Michelle…they have that great oratorical quality-a hallmark of the African aesthetic-alive and well in American politics!
Thanks for the post,.. I was looking for this and I am amazed you guys were the first one to post…GREAT JOB!!
OBAMA 08!!!
Did anyone else catch the tax cut plan numbers? I could’ve sworn he said he was going to raise taxes on everyone that makes more than $250,000 a year. in the 30 minute special he said $200,000. I’m pretty sure someone is gonna hop on that ASAP.
I don’t make either of those salaries so I’m good lol!
OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!
I finally found some cute Obama shirts that I actually like!!!
http://www.cafepress.com/mz_gunn
I voted on Monday….Florida dont forget to vote! November 2 last day for early voting!!!
OBAMA=CHANGE.
American’s its coming to the wire. Don’t sleep on this one. Vote early where possible as there will be obstacles on November 4th.
CL y’all are biased. I’m an Obama supporter to the core, but come one…. Must it always be bad news about the McCain camp or the GOP and good news only about Obama?? I know y’all are Obama supporters too but I mean, give me a break!
GREAT AD, VERY INSPIRATIONAL…AFTER WATCHING THAT, THE RACE SEEMS SO LOPSIDED, HOW COULD ANYONE NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA, HE IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS RIGHT NOW. MCAIN AND PALIN ARE BOTH JOKES…OBAMA ’08…
I didn’t waste thirty minutes of my life. That was a great watch. If he don’t win, it’ll be another day in fearful America. People we have to stop being afraid, convert that fear to hope man for real. Obama/Biden 08!
Tivo the Obama ad will watch later as I just got home from voting. It took 3 hours, but it was definitely worth the wait!!!
PEOPLE PLEASE GO OUT AND VOTE EARLY!!!!!
OBAMA 08
OBAMA 08
LET’S GO!!!!
heading to the polls tomorrow – i’m so geeked up.
funny how john m and sarah p are fighting for the spotlight
@What- can you tell me something positive about the McCain/Palin ticket? I am being serious. I am an Obama supporter also but I have been waiting all these months for McCain to tell me something about his economics plan, or what he plans to do to help out the working class people. I am deeply saddened that he has gone the route he has with all the negative campaigning. The old John McCain would have had a plan, but the minute he picked Palin as a VP it’s been down hill all the way and all of his actions since have been questionable.
Obama/Biden 08!
#15, i think he changed that figure last week…at least that’s what the replublicans were saying last week…
@#27 oh okay good. because last thing im trying to hear is another negative ad by McCain saying flip flopper, yada yada ya
CAN WE SAY BULLSHIT??? THEY’RE COMPETING TO GET THEIR WORDS IN, AND MCCAIN LOOKS UNCOMFORTABLE AS HELL EVERYTIME PALIN STARTS SPEAKING….”PLEASE DON’T LET THIS CHICK SAY SOME STUPID SHIT I’VE GOT TO EXPLAIN LATER.”
OBAMA ’08
@Obama 08..i caught that as well!
Missed Obama’s ad…I’m watching pundits cover it now on CNN…But I was skeptical about it…it seems like overkill honestly…and I thought initially it somehow backed up the charge that he’s all celebrity. Not so. It can’t be a bad thing, spreading your message…I’ve loved the pieces I’ve seen so far…and though the music was a bit lalalala I think he did an amazing job…he was really specific and straight forward.
As for Palin, she is NOT qualified to be President or even Vice President and I have the sneaking suspicion that perhaps she isn’t qualified to be Gov…Many have suggested she weasled her way in, running on generalities and her husband basically ran the show. She obviously knows nothing..absolutely nothing and this whole thing has been a shame…especially the insinuation that she might run in 2012…are you kidding me? She’s the future of their party? Well, I’d say your party just imploded… It’s a circus.
I voted for obama!!!!
this is my very first time voting in a presidential election….representing for the youth vote
Go Obama, can’t wait to vote, love the Obama’s, what a beautiful family.
CONCRETELOOP, I KNOW THIS MIGHT BE SELFISH OF ME TO ASK, CAN U GUYS PLZ TAKE JENNIFER/FAMILY PICS OUT OF CORNER? I CAN’T EVEN LOOK AT THEM WITHOUT CRYING, ESPECIALLY JULIAN. IT’S HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS TO ANYBODY FAMILY, BUT IT’S JUST SUMTHIN ABOUT IT BEING JENNIFER THAT PULLS AT MY HEART. MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE SHE IS SO HUMBLE AND DOWN TO EARTH AND HER FAMILY WAS THE SAME WAY. KNOW THIS IS OBAMA’S POST, JUST HAD TO GET THAT OFF MY CHEST. THANK YOU………………
#27, Did he really say 200K? Originally it was 250K ad then Republicans said he sad 200K and Biden said 150K in an interview… hmmm…I hope this doesn’t hurt them…
Funny how there is not one black person in Obama’s 5 million dollar video.
Well you obviously didn’t watch it..dick riding on other peoples blogs instead of actually watching the video yourself
I so agree with #7 everytime I hear Barack Obama speak…I hear martin luther king…and thats a powerful thing. Obama 08 people. Although I do not live in the states I reside in Toronto, Canada. You Americans need to support Obama because it affects Canada too.
Cause he still trying to convince some white people to vote for him….if u go on other blogs they are going crazy with the new ‘terrorist’ link….one lady basically said he’ll turn the whole country muslim….waiting to see if stupidity would win out next week.
where did my comment go?
**********I loved it the way he worked in the stories about the different family *******struggles was great to me. It wasn’t a;; about him and that what I loved too.
*****His voice is powerful and strong and it makes me feel safe I can’t wait for next
*******Tuesday/Wednesday.
actually there was a black couple in the video…an older married couple..the 72yr old husband had to go back to work and take a loan out on their house to afford the wife’s medical bills.
Sarah Palin couldn’t politic her way out of a wet paperbag with a hole in the bottom. Obama and Biden have been at the bottom, so they understand the plight of the working man. Obama should be the next President becuz he’s got what it takes.
I signed up to work in VA on election day to ensure that everyone can vote and will not be turned away if there is no legal issue, so I am hoping that all the volunteers like me will assist in making the VA election a non-contested issue. Pray for us all!
OBAMA 08, its time!
OBAMA – BIDEN 2008!
That 30 minute final address was brilliantly done. Even though I know Obama was reaching out to die-hards like me (he locked up my vote ever since he announce his candidacy in Illinois), but rather the so called “Undecided” It beats the hell out of me what they are undecided about; either they know deep down they cannot vote for McLame and “Shit for Brains” Palin but even worse, they cannot vote for a Black man; that is what these undecided voters represent.
As expected this 30minute campaign commercial/segment was well crafted and meaningful! I am so blessed to be in this time and space to witness all that this campaign has been. I voted last week and will continue to pray that the “right” man get’s the job.
Barak the Vote not just for today but for the future!!!!
**Yes, this infomercial was brilliant. He could have even aired this earlier on in his campaign and it would have been **just as effective. I thought I was the only one who heard MLK in his voice. At first I used to think Obama **sounded like the “Rock” which he still does, but more so Like Martin. This commercial was very well put together **and you can tell they took their time and didn’t just throw some BS at us. He gave precise answers on how he **planned on changing our Economy and broken Health Care and creating better schools for our children and tax **cuts etc. What I liked most about this is that it wasn’t all about him. He played his way into each story and it fit **perfectly. And to the one who said there wasn’t one black person in the add must have not seen the whole thing **because there was an older couple he mentioned who owned their home and the husband was around 72yrs **young and his wife had **arthritis and could no longer afford her medication being she had to take about 12 pills a **day so the husband had to go back to work at Wal-Mart and this was even after they had taken loan out on their **home. Each story had it’s uniqueness. One thing is it really saddens me when I hear Obama talk about his mother. **You can tell he’s so heart felt it’s so relatable being I lost my mother to a couple years ago. Obama seems VERY **approachable and relatable. His voice is so soothing and it really makes you feel like he’s talking directly to you **and you can really feel the sense of hope when he speaks. At the end of the segment when he was in Florida and **he was saying how he wanted us (the people) to make some calls for him, knock on some doors for him and walk **with him, he’ll be sure to get this country back on track. The last few minutes of this gave me chills and it actually **brought tears to my eyes because we have truly been blessed to have Obama as our future President and may **god keep him and his family during the hurdles he’ll have to overcome with all the racism that’s out here. Times **he’ll face! Obama is a brilliant man and I can’t wait to see **him in that Oval Office and his children being able to **run down the halls of the WH!!!
***Obama/Biden 08
for #15…and the 250,000 tax cut vs the 200,000 cut discrepancy on Obama’s commercial/ads etc….
His Tax plan explains that if you make LESS than 250,000 your taxes wont be increased….if you make LESS than 200,000 your taxes will be DECREASED…there is a 50,000 window where tax payers who are in this window wont see an increase or decrease in their taxes…..EVERYONE else OUTSIDE of this window will see a change in their taxes…whether it be increased if you make more than 250k…or decreased if you make LESS than 200k…this is very important for us to know, even if alot of us arent making that much, because its a tactic that the GOP will try to use against Obama and undecided voters to question his integrity….KNOWLEDGE is power folks! Lets use it!!!!
saw him yesterday at a rally here it was awesome and crazy. It’s time for time change, REP had 8 yrs to prove their strategy it’s time to try another approach.
Early voting is so cnvenient, why wait until Nov 4th if you can vote early which just about every state can. Go vote.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE RULES, you have to vote for the presidency separate from the party line vote. SO DON’T just mark DEMO or REP and think that you’re voting for the president of your choice.
@ #36
Yes there is….
and his name is Barack.
Sidebar: Lol @ “It’s a grim binary choice, but apparently it came down to whether to make Palin look like a scripted robot or an unscripted ignoramus.”
I’ve been saying for the longest how Obama reminds me of Martin Luther King. i feel like he’s martin reincarnated.
I’m so PROUD of Obama!!! He does put me in the mind of Dr. King! I’m in tears over the ad…
@19
HONEY THEY JUST TELLIN’ THE TRUTH. THEY HAVE TRIED TO PUT NEGATIVE STUFF UP ABOUT OBAMA, AND THEY ARE USUALLY SHUT DOWN BECAUSE IT’S JUST NOT LEGIT. IF YOU ARE OBAMA SUPPORTER U SHOULDN’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT HOW NEGATIVE JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN ARE PORTRAYED. THAT’S WHAT WE WANT!
It was a great AD. It had me in tears, it is so sad what families are going through. I myself had to move back home. I’m losing money due to the company I work for had to get a little government help. If Barack doesn’t win it will be a sad day for America.
OBAMA ’08 IN 5 DAYS!!!
———@36
———Forget about little facts like that. He’s going to save the world and make money
———materialize out of thin air that will save white America and thusly make white
———America love and respect black people after they have not done so for over
———3800 years. Once white America loves black people, then black people will
———have a reason for living.
Obama is such a breath of fresh air! I’ll be @ the polls EARLY and with bells on!
I early voted here in Ohio yesterday. It was empowering, exciting, and easy. The line moved smoothly and once it was over, it was a feeling of becoming a part of history. I encourage everyone who can vote early to do so (do not be discouraged by lines or anything)…. and if your state doesn’t have early voting, please do your part on Nov. 4 and vote. It is about more than the beautiful words, it’s about our future.
OBAMA 08!!!!!!
I agree that I can hear martin in Obama. I cried and I feel good about this man running for president.