Aug. 11, 2008
Psst! Obama To Text Supporters Veep Pick
Despite "Celebrity" Criticism, Move Could Generate More Interest, Grow E-mail List
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That was what I first thought of upon learning that the Obama campaign has instituted text-message alerts to inform supporters of the candidate's choice for vice presidential running mate.
So this way, if you're OMG OMG TOTALLY DESPERATE to learn whom Obama has chosen for his veep, you can sign up and learn the moment it's announced -- even before anybody Twitters it. The timing seems a little bit awkward, considering the whole Paris Hilton ad debacle. Text-message alerts for Obama's vice president assumes the sort of eager anticipation generally reserved for the second or two of Best Picture envelope-opening at the Oscars, or the naming of the Brangelina brood's latest member. You know, celebrity.
On the other hand, this could net the Obama campaign quite a few more e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers for its Rolodex of supporters. And text message initiative like this is an appeal to the Britney generation, the hordes of young supporters who have grown up drinking a highly caffeinated blend of AIM and the E! network, and who don't see the slightest problem with applying the rhetoric and strategy of celebrity infatuation to national politics. That's the crowd who made Obama into a "celebrity."
And, come to think about it, if TMZ-inspired campaigning has reinvigorated public interest in the nation's future, I don't see anything wrong with that. But I'll pass on the text message, Barack. I can wait until it shows up on Google News.
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Posted by Cheetah-Man7 at 05:44 AM : Aug 12, 2008
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That is what I think. Republicans are just sour-pusses, social drags, and tiresome. It is a worn out party with a worn out candidate. I can''t wait for my "special" email. :o)
Pos/Neg press for McCain - 43%/57%
Just sayin.
Posted by jtyler271 at 09:02 PM : Aug 11, 2008
So even according to the scum media....
McCain is less evil? Oh that''s rich! BWAHAHAHA!!!
John McCain.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
CBS suckz ballz!!!!!
Posted by commonsence1 at 09:53 AM : Aug 11, 2008
As of July 27th, 2008:
Pos/Neg press for Obama - 28%/72%
Pos/Neg press for McCain - 43%/57%
Just sayin.
Hummmmmmmmmmmm, I know the Dimwitocrats may want to see how well this will work on making Edwards and the Reverend Wright disappear till after November. LOL.
So who''s getting polled? McCain''s base. His wrinkly, tech-averse, home in time to watch Wheel of Fortune base. And half of them like Obama? Ouch.
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