I know that many people are as tired of traditional campaign adds as I am. Watching both Obama and McCain show more good natured, humorous sides at the roast the other day was so healing for me. As I consider whether to max out my contribution to the campaign, I wonder how the money would be spent. You know what I'd like to see? Commercials that embody the movement, adds that show the diversity and good will and passion of Obamacans. I think that people would respond well to seeing an empowered citizenry who is on the ground and running, ready to make American stronger and more harmonious. With the amount of advertising Obama has here in battleground NC, I am beginning to feel saturated. What I see on TV and what I feel when I am at our local headquarters doesn't connect for me. Our movement is kind, determined, generous, and breaks down barriers. Our adds are looking too much like the other guy's for me right now. Now that President Obama has acheived threshold in terms of appearing presidential and sweeping the debates, I think the time has come to embody hope. The movement foreshadows the impact of Obama's presidency. For example, who will do a better job on foreign affairs? The adoration of enormous crowds during President Obama's overseas visits illustrates the solid alliances that we could depend on in an Obama administration. People all over the world recognize the impact that his presidency would have. Here at home, who will do a better job with the budget? Just compare the management of the two campaigns: Obama has succeeded in recordbreaking contributions because of his ability to insire people. In his administration, we'll see this inspiration translate into recordbreaking percentages of people getting involved in charitable giving and volunteerism. Besides raising money, the Obama campaign can stretch a dollar until it screams for mercy. Contributions go so much further because of all the people willing to house campaign workers, show up to headquarters with their laptops and cellphones, and even donate their frequent flier miles. When I volunteered tonight I enjoyed a full catered dinner and dessert courtesy of a group of volunteers. So I decided to "pay it forward" by leaving a restaurant gift card for them to use on another day. This is business as usual at our campaign office. You feel the love. That's what our advertising should be showing. Hope in action. Community. Working together on what matters.
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