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Call to service
Ben Smith's Blog —
Obama himself is back on the air, pushing the bipartisan call fo more national service and volunteerism in the TV spot above and this radio ad.
Obama and McCain both pledged to expand domestic service programs, which are broadly popular, though viewed by some on the right as a step down a slippery slope toward some sort of compulsory service (which has the deal-breaking downside of not being popular).
"You may ask yourself: 'Where's my moon, my levee, my dream?'" Obama says in the TV ad. "Well, it's here...with you."
More Signs Of Obama’s Media Smarts: He Does A PSA
The Moderate Voice —
What do we know about President Elect Barack Obama and the new and old media? He know how to use it. Just as FDR pioneered the effective use of radio and as JFK pioneered the effective use of TV as a Presidential communication tools, Obama is showing signs that he will be the meda savvy President using those two strands and the “new media”:
1. He tapped into the Internet to raise big bucks and build a sea of cyberspace linked campaign volunteers.
2. No one can accuse him of not holding enough press conferences. He’s holding so many and doing it so well that NBC may be tempted to offer him an hour a week slot, so they ...
Obama's Call To Service (VIDEO)
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
Barack Obama released a new television ad this week entitled "Step Forward" to encourage Americans to embrace a new spirit of service. Those interested in the President-Elect's message should head to USAService.org to learn more about the nearly 8,500 projects listed on the Web site.
Obama's Call To Service (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
Barack Obama released a new television ad this week entitled "Step Forward" to encourage Americans to embrace a new spirit of service. Those interested in the President-Elect's message should head to USAService.org to learn more about the nearly 8,500 projects listed on the Web site.
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To Serve
PoliPundit.com —
I was inspired by Barack Obama in this public service announcement to find a way to serve my country.
I went, as requested, to usaservice.org, which redirects to www.serve.gov.
This is the local service opportunity I found:
2nd Annual Obama Loving Day Potluck BBQ & Pool Party (Community Service)
Last years’ BBQ was a big hit and we have decided to have the event again to celebrate diversity, love, our Obama victory and our continued fight for marriage equity for all Californians. Please announce the BBQ in all of ...
