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Obama's Infomercial
Obama's Infomercial
Sen. Barack Obama bought 30 minutes on each of the major television networks to run this advertisement tonight. Based on both production quality and message, it was extraordinary.
Obama infomercial hailed as smart, risky
politico.com — He hasn’t made many strategic mistakes in his campaign against McCain. But he has shown a weakness... for extravagance.  See also: Baseball delay? (more) Obama infomercial hailed as smart, risky
 Headzup: McCain Responds To Obama Infomercial (video)
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Headzup: McCain Responds To Obama Infomercial (video)
youtube.com — http://www.headzup.tvJohn McCain responds to Barack Obama's infomercial and delivers his closing argument to the nation.Download daily Catch... and Release Come... (more) Headzup: McCain Responds To Obama Infomercial (video)
5 Things You Won't See in Tonight's Obama Infomercial
5 Things You Won't See in Tonight's Obama Infomercial
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com — 1-- The LA Times video of Obama toasting former PLO operative Rashid Khalidi at a 2003 Jew-bash.... That tape won't be released anytime in the near future. 2-- His racist, anti-Semitic and anti-AmeriKKKan pastor of 20 years Reverend Jeremiah G-D ... (more) 5 Things You Won't See in Tonight's Obama Infomercial
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Obama Burying McCain on Television Ads
The Hollywood Liberal — ... Project finds Sen. Barack Obama is outspending Sen. John McCain 3-to-1 on television advertising. From October 21st to October 28th, the Obama campaign spent nearly $21.5 million while the McCain campaign spent nearly $7.5 million. Another $6.7 million was spent by the Republican Party and $2.2 million was spent by interest groups. “Because these numbers are for the most recent period for which data are available, they do not include the millions Obama spent Wednesday night on a 30-minute infomercial that aired on seven networks. They combine to put the Obama campaign on ...

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