April 27, 2009 11:15 AM

DNC Ad Throws Roses At Obama's 100 Days

By
Daniel Carty
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White House
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Democratic National Committee is readying a television ad trumpeting President Barack Obama's accomplishments as his first 100 days in office comes to a close.

The 60-second ad, titled "The First 100 Days: Laying A Foundation For Change," shifts between clips of campaign promises followed by video or Mr. Obama signing related legislation into law.

The president's economic recovery act is chief among the ad's highlights, along with the signings of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, making it easier for women to sue for equal pay, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

The ad, which will air on national cable news networks Tuesday and Wednesday, closes with a look forward to Mr. Obama's "bold plan for the future."

Watch the ad below:


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by tiredofthebs April 28, 2009 3:34 AM EDT
Enough! I am almost ashamed to be a democrat. People ...... this is NOT AMERICAN IDOL. If you need someone/something to make you feel good about yourself durin' these pitiful economic times, GO TO CHURCH (that is what it's there for well ain't it?). I've heard nothin' but mild chatter about troop withdrawal from Iraq. The situation in Afghanistan is worsenin' by the day. We lent billions to corporations that were mismanaged (TARP), and continue to be mismanaged. And I've heard nothin' tangible about fixin' the mess that Bush left. Let's focus here, huh.
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by viking93 April 28, 2009 1:03 AM EDT
The 1st 100 days is a completely arbitrary measurement promoted by the media (left, right, and center) as a measure of a president's effectiveness.

No one can, or should judge a president's value to the nation until after his/her tenure has elapsed. This should not be confused with having a reasoned, logical opposition to the policies offered by the serving president.

As a marketing professional, I can say that there are elements of the commercial that I like. As a free thinking American, I will say that there is no reason for a president to promote his accomplishments (of course the DNC is pushing this not Obama), history will judge how well they served. As an political independant (former republican), I say that THIS president is making a sincere and thoughtful attempt to do the best job he can for this entire country.
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by jonesjep April 27, 2009 8:17 PM EDT
He said he would stop the wars? CHECK
THERE HAVE BEEN NO END TO THE WARS.
He said he would revitalize the economy? CHECK
THE ECONOMY HAS GOTTEN EVEN WORSE,
He said he would eliminate corruption in the Government? CHECK
EVEN MORE TAX-CHEATS AND CORRUPTION IN THIS ADMINISTRATION THAN CLINTON'S.
He said he would create a new era of bi-partisanship? CHECK
COMPLETELY IGNORES THE RIGTH AND IS TRYING TO MAKE THEM OUT AS DOMESTIC TERRORISTS,
He said he would win the hearts of our North Korean, Iranian and Taliban enemies? CHECK
MORE LIKE HE IS STROKING A DONG.
He said he would eliminate lobbyists? CHECK
COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLCRUD.
Posted by jonesjep at 11:50 AM : Apr 27, 2009

The above poster is completely delusional and is in need of psychiatric help.
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Sorry for the confusion. I was pointing out his massive failures and trying to do it with a little humor.
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by erb0087 April 27, 2009 6:29 PM EDT
"DNC Ad Throws Roses At Obama's 100 Days"

What does Charlie Rose say about this ?
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by stn_sage April 27, 2009 5:54 PM EDT
First, I'm not so sure I'd be running an ad extolling his first 100 days! It reminds me of what Latin American leaders like Castro and South American leaders like Juan Peron use to do!

If you want people to 'feel good' about his first 100 days, I don't think you want to associate him with leaders like that in the minds of the public!

Second, I don't think his 100 days has been that good! Certainly, nothing to brag about! It will make the Democrat party look conniving and partisan like the Republicans!

I wouldn't do it.
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by brundage3 April 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT
How well were we taught our history?

The "first 100 days" has been a benchmark used to look at a Presidency since.......?" Is it seeded in some offical or legal sence as a period of ones'Presidency?

Who was the first President under which the 100 days period took on importance?

Scott Brundage
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by karenbe111 April 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT
Great ad, telling the truth about Obama's accomplishments to combat the Republicans who decry anything a Democrat does!
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by buarneyfwank April 27, 2009 3:26 PM EDT
He said he would stop the wars? CHECK

He said he would revitalize the economy? CHECK

He said he would eliminate corruption in the Government? CHECK

He said he would create a new era of bi-partisanship? CHECK

He said he would win the hearts of our North Korean, Iranian and Taliban enemies? CHECK

He said he would eliminate lobbyists? CHECK

Posted by jonesjep at 11:50 AM : Apr 27, 2009

And by CHECK, you really mean LIED.
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by jonesjep April 27, 2009 2:50 PM EDT
He said he would stop the wars? CHECK

He said he would revitalize the economy? CHECK

He said he would eliminate corruption in the Government? CHECK

He said he would create a new era of bi-partisanship? CHECK

He said he would win the hearts of our North Korean, Iranian and Taliban enemies? CHECK

He said he would eliminate lobbyists? CHECK

Sounds like a great start.
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by impeachbhb April 27, 2009 2:11 PM EDT
Will someone please list his accomplshments? This far, he seems to be doing little to deliver on his campaign promises.
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