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Great Video:

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 06:30 PM) "And I do not approve of your spelling" I noticed the typo the MOMENT I hit post. DOH! I have no way to change it

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 06:10 PM) Close, it was the 2002 BiPartisan Campaign Reform Act. Awesome. thanks. Wikipedia: The impact of BCRA first started being felt nationally with the 2004 elections. One immediately recognizable impact was that, as a result of the so-called "stand by your ad" provision, all campaign advertisements included a verbal statement to the effect of "I'm [insert candidate's name] and I approved this message."

When did the "... and I aprove this message" thing start? I seem to remember not to long ago that ads didnt include that. I must confess that before 2004 I never followed politics. So, maybe it was always there and I never noticed.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 05:34 PM) Hahaha edit: god dammit I don't know how to get that to post, if someone wants to point out what's wrong with that code be my guest Here ya go

Michael Smerconish on Race for the White House on MSNBC just OBLITERATED any argument that "just a symbol" comment was presumptuous or elitist. I hope the video ends up on YouTube. It was classic. Pat Buchanan tried to take the GOP talking points and label Obama and Smerconish came back with a quote from early June that just slapped Pat across the face. I wanted to hi-five him.

Obama Responds:

Former McCain Aide: "this tomfoolery needs to stop" Thumbs up for using "tomfoolery" in a sentence. Haven't heard that in years. Weaver, McCain's Former Strategist, Calls "Celeb" Ad "Childish"

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:59 AM) 670 just played that little tidbit. Looks like we can start winning games again with Swish at 1st, and BA/Wise splitting CF duties. It's about time. I kinda like that lineup better. I think it also makes the middle of the order much less of a base clog.

General Election Ad Spending Has Topped $50M Television ad spending has exceeded $50M in the first two months of the general election campaign, according to a report issued today by the University of Wisconsin Advertising Project. Barack Obama and John McCain have aired more TV spots in more markets than their counterparts did during the 2004 campaign. From June 3, the end of the primary contest, to July 26, Obama and McCain have aired more than 100K ads on broadcast TV, compared with 77K aired over the same period in 2004. McCain's camp has spent more than $21M on TV ads since June 3, while his Dem rival has sunk more than $27M into spots. The Republican National Committee has bolstered McCain's advertising effort, spending $3.6M to air 6,005 spots over the last two months. The Democratic National Committee, meanwhile, has yet to air a single presidential election ad. Obama aired 9K more spots than the presumptive GOP nom, 55,312 to 46,563. But add the RNC's buy to the mix and the margin between the candidates drops to 2,744 ads. Other interesting items in the report: -- Obama is airing ads in 37 markets where McCain has not aired a single spot; -- Although FL was the pivotal state in the 2000 contest and remains a critical battleground for both candidates, McCain has not aired an ad there since June 3, while Obama has aired more than 7K ads in the Sunshine State; -- In addition to FL, Obama is airing ads exclusively in GA, NC, IN, MT and AK, states that neither Al Gore in 2000 nor John Kerry in 2004 won; -- With all the talk about the candidates' potential abilities to expand their electoral playing fields, the noms are making their greatest investment in traditional Midwest/Rust Belt battlegrounds: OH, MI and PA; -- PA leads the pack with $10.3M in total campaign ad spending, followed by OH ($6.4M), MI ($6M), FL ($5M), VA ($4.4) and WI ($3.2M); and -- The top 20 media markets in order are Philly, Detroit, Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Harrisburg, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Denver, Madison, Columbus (OH), Lansing, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Albuquerque, Toledo, Youngstown, Reno and Wilkes Barre.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/200...30/1234935.aspx Obama just responded outside of Bell's Restaurant in Lebanon, MO: "You know, I don’t pay attention to John McCain’s ads, although I do notice he doesn’t seem to have anything to say very positive about himself. He seems to only be talking about me... You need to ask John McCain what he’s for and not just what he’s against."

I thought this was kind of interesting. A little overstated though:

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 01:08 PM) have you looked at your last 3,000 posts never said fans cant go crazy. I dont want to see the politician do it.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 12:48 PM) That depends on your definition of "negative." I define negative as spending a majority of your time pointing out how the other person is a bad guy then spend the last 5-6 seconds to say how great you are and I prove this message. The last 6 McCain ads / videos have been 100% negative. QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 12:48 PM) McCain never said he wasn't going to go after Obama on policies and whatnot I should also add I have NO issues with "contrast" adds. He says this, but I say this. I dont like them, but I get that. That's ok. You can argue the RNC / Obama "who went negative first" post I made a while back was really just 2 "contrast" ads.

Cindy McCain on the Today Show, May 8, 2008: "What you're going to see is a great debate. Which is what the American public deserves. None of this negative stuff, though. You won't see it come out of our side at all.”

I really dont have an opinion on this. But I will throw this out there: It's much easier to grow pot than it is to make Beer. Therefore, wouldn't pot have a tenancy to maybe get overused? Also one joint is far more "effective" than one beer or one glass of win. I'll throw that out there for debate.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 12:02 PM) You and I know that but the average American who doesn't pay much attention as we do will look at things like commercials and newspaper headlines. Most people don't spend several hours per week reading political blogs and what not. I have no life. lol

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 10:48 AM) McCain Camp Admits Their Ad Was False It shouldn't be surprising McCain's ads are disgusting and often lacking in facts: Flash Back to 2006- He later resigned after tanking McCain's campaign:

QUOTE (Nokona @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 11:29 AM) I am so sick of this "Bear DNA line he trots out." It's the only way they can properly keep population numbers in the Pac NW. McCain likes to make it sound like every "pork" project would no longer exist under his watch. It's just not true. his argument is that it should be it's own bill, not an earmark. He tends to gloss over that part.

LMAO! The McCain campaign is now claiming Obama ran the "first negative ad" of the campaign. When confronted on MSNBC with the fact that Obama's ad (released July 8th I think) was in DIRECT response to an released on July 6th that outright said Obama had no solutions, the campaign sidestepped and said "Obama ran the first negative ad". Nice to see McCain running below the RNC umbrella. "It wasnt me! IT WAS THEM!"

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 10:55 AM) Since we heard about that $300 haircut so often, I'm left wondering...if John Edwards were caught wearing $520 Italian shoes, how often would we have heard about it? I am more in favor of a $300 makeup consultant: Romney spent $300 on makeup 'consulting'

McCain Camp Admits Their Ad Was False

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) I think Richardson's problem was in the vetting process honestly...and he probably knew that. As much as I love Richardson, I have a feeling there's some skeletons out there. Not "love child" stuff, but derogatory comments... stuff like that.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 09:46 AM) Now here's a place where I will agree with you. If McCain can't explain why HE should be president and NOT why Obama shouldn't be, he will have his balls roasted on a fire this election. Update: I underestimated McCain's negativity. This via "Flip-Flop Express"- Let's List McCain's Last 6 Campaign Videos: (Falsely Attacked Obama for Not Supporting the Troops) (Interestingly Not Listed on McCain's site anymore) (Mocks the Media for "Loving" Obama) "Troops" (Falsely Attacked Obama for Canceling a Visit to a Military Hospital) Want proof McCain's last 6 ads were negative and NOT promoting McCain? Note his YouTube page. Every uploaded video in the last week has been negative. The last "Pro-McCain" ad uploaded was July 10, 2008!!!

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 09:15 AM) And here's a birthday gift for you. You have to supply your own vaseline. LMAO!! Thanks everyone.