Here's the guy's post... read it
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It was clear YouTube was going to play a significant role in the upcoming election. But, this is an interesting new development: anonymous folks posting attack ads, and then the swift response. We can't keep up with all of them. We found the Hillary one yesterday. The Obama response this morning. Now, there are even more.
Note: This is an unauthorized ad, and is not endorsed by Obama's campaign. Update: Obama has denied any association with the ad.
"It may be the most stunning and creative attack ad yet for a 2008 presidential candidate - one experts say could represent a watershed moment in 21st century media and political advertising."
And here's a response. This'll be fun to watch as it plays out.
Reader Comments ( Page 2 of 51)
16. If that really is from Obamas campaign, then he just lost my support. Bill Richardson now.
Macdonald at 12:31PM on Mar 19th 2007
17. My God so many of you are hatefull people. No one could be wose than the current president. Hillary while I don't wish to sit and have drinks with her is a very competent person. I hope we have her as the next POTUS.
bravokev at 12:42PM on Mar 19th 2007
18. Much ado about nothing at all. Since Clinton stands for nothing and is offering no substance on the issues, the door is open for anyone who wants to fill in the blanks. This may have been done by Obamamaniacs or it could simply be a spoof.
Cincinnati Rick at 12:47PM on Mar 19th 2007
19. Looks like a Karl Rove ad!
Joe Amato at 12:56PM on Mar 19th 2007
20. Give me a break. It shows how pathetic the Republican party's situation is when the best they can hope for is some internecine war by the Democrats.
It is a slick and meaningless ad and has more to do with the fact that Obama is not getting the traction he wants... it is also counter productive. Its reflects badly on him, not Hilary.
funguyintpa at 1:06PM on Mar 19th 2007
21. Very interesting. People who want to vote for Hilary because they think they are getting '2 for 1' should not be voting at all, all this woman has ever wanted was to be in charge- she never lived in New York and then moved here so that she could become a senator-thus advancing her obsessive ambitions, she's a liar and should be looked at like all the other candidates, she should not be elected because women want a woman president, or because of her husband, that is NOT what democracy or the voting process is about in this country.
Jamie at 1:11PM on Mar 19th 2007
22. Why oh why, do we have to tolerate "smear campaigns?" I am disappointed in Obama and really hope he doesn't represent the Democratic Party. I love Hillary and like someone said previously, with her, you get two for one. Hillary and Bill would be an unbeatable combination and we would finally have some intelligent and experienced people in the White House, once more.
Doc at 1:15PM on Mar 19th 2007
23. I don't find the ad particularily effective as a support for Obama. It does disturb me to see the vicious responses it has triggered from your readers...the amount of venom and hatred felt in peoples' comments is really sad and frightening. Why the extremism? Why can't we disagree in an honest and open way without being mean and vicious?
Nonna Franklin at 1:23PM on Mar 19th 2007
24. Seem's many missed the disclamer
"Note: This is an unauthorized ad, and is not endorsed by Obama's campaign"
I agree with Jen "14. This is disturbing. Unauthorized? Where did it come from" Seems the GOP Lie machine is now in 3rd Gear. Future President Obama's Campaign supporters have to answer these DIRTY TRICKS right away not getting into a p $$ ng contest and quickly move on, This type of disinformation will be coming faster and faster there trying to bury voters in Ton's of BS.
pyramid at 1:35PM on Mar 19th 2007
25. OBOMA HUSSAIN THAT THE NAME HE NEVER USE ANY MORE. WHY????
Jorge Archila at 1:45PM on Mar 19th 2007
26. lighten up, everyone,
it's just nice imagery from the Mac ad. So maybe some Obama backers want to see Obama as the new cool Mac, so what? . . . No harm done. Chill out, go back to work.
michael white at 1:55PM on Mar 19th 2007
27. This was NOT created by ANY Democrat. This smells of right wing extremism. They are the ones who hate Hillary. If anything this will bring sympathy for her.
Lynne at 1:58PM on Mar 19th 2007
28. Obama unelectable, same goes for Hillary and Edwards. Hope people start paying attention to Bill Richardsons message. He has most experience. Congressman, Governor, U.N.Ambassador, Sec. of Energy (Clinton), and has negotiated and been successful with the likes of Kim Il Jung and Saddam Hussien. Trust me he is electable as I am a Republican and I have already donated money to him.
George at 2:10PM on Mar 19th 2007
29. I'm disappointed. Unauthorized? Yeah right. The only thing this ad will do is help the republicans. I'm tired of all the negative ads.
Jackie at 2:13PM on Mar 19th 2007
30. This was VERY original when it came out in 1984 as an ad for the Macintosh computer. Today it is reincarnated with Hillary as the evil power everyone wants to destroy.
What it truly demonstrates is that the country hates both of the "main stream" parties that have failed America in general and the middle class in particular.
Both the GOP and the DEMs are evil, period. America needs a new party in power. Let's all pray that there is still time to put that new party in the white house to save not only our country... but ourselves.
Demand that Libertarian party candidates be allowed on all ballots. Support the Libertarian party - Save America from the death grip of the GOP/DEM party.
denright at 2:14PM on Mar 19th 2007