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Defining Moment

By T. Neil Sroka - Oct 23rd, 2007 at 11:52 am EDT

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Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., a proud supporter of Barack Obama, recently put together this advertisement you'll soon be hearing on radio stations here in South Carolina.

Here's the ad:

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OBAMA PORTRAIT ON YOUTUBE.COM | Report to Admin

By MarshaH Oct 23rd 2007 at 1:56 pm EDT

For those of you who still have not heard:

There is a WONDERFUL and INSPIRING music video on youtube.com entitled 'Obama Portrait'.
In South Carolina we are starting to use the free downloaded high-quality stereo version from the composer's website in DVD form to show at house parties. Even people who knew nothing at all about Obama have been moved. The music soundtrack, which incorporates excerpts from the famous 2004 speech, can also be downloaded separately in high-quality.
Please SPREAD THE WORD to everyone possible about the importance of viewing the 'Obama Portrait' on youtube: the more views, the more likely it will catch the attention of the media and thus be able to spread more broadly in the country to inspire many more people.
It is an uplifting and informative campaign tool - again, please SPREAD THE WORD!

Together for Obama,
Anne

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By Gloria Alee Oct 23rd 2007 at 6:33 pm EDT

Thank you, Anne. I remind folks everyday via email to Listen to what Barack Obama is saying and read what he has done in order to develop your views on his Presidential viability. He really is the only candidate talking to and listening to the people of this country. He truly is and represents what it means to be an American citizen: many cultures living together to make this country great. He truly is someone who can "Think Globally and Act Locally" and his family composition says "We are the world". The Media Minions are at it like paranhas in swamp water, furiously ripping at flesh to make the waters as bloody as possible. I just hope and pray people vote their conscience and not their "colors" so that we might have a chance to get this country on track again. And look, I also tell folks: Barack Obama does not need us; we need him, as he has already succeeded in America. We need him so that America might have a chance to succeed here and in the world. He is the only one who is not pushing a personal interest agenda. He is pushing/challenging America to once again be its greatest greatness. Let's keep working to make it so.

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By Major_Man saying YES WE CAN! Oct 27th 2007 at 1:34 pm EDT

My thoughts on improving the major media marketing for Senator Obama's campaign:

All of the current ads are nice. I see that they are intended to appeal to audiences in Iowa and N.H. and seemingly older viewers.

But, where is the creativity? These are frankly, “Conventional” ads in an “unconventional” campaign.

*****How about an ad that plays the instrumental of "Crank dat Soulja Boy (Superman)" with scenes of Senator Obama on stage. People of all ages, races doing the dance. Then flash that photo of Obama in front of Superman.

Change the lyics to: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hh---We need you fired up?---((Oooooooh))---Ready to go for Barack ((Ooooooh))---Got to vote for O-BA-MA ‘cause he’s the man of hope---now crank dat--- YOOOOOOUUUUU VOTE FOR O-BA-MA…YOOOOOOOUUUUUU VOTE FOR O-BA-MA…I’m goin’ to the polls, cause I’m registered to vote, watch me vote for O-BA-MA ‘cause I want to vote for hope…now crank dat….YOOOOUUUUU (Repeat hook)

*****How about an ad that profiles all the "regular people" with testimonials on why we support Obama?

*****How about an ad in South Carolina that shows SEVERAL of the celebrities who support Obama. Get them in a room, put them in black suits and dresses, include stars from all generations (Will Smith, Nick Cannon, Lou Gossett, Alice Walker, Oprah, etc...)

*****How 'bout a catchy Obama "jingle"? Get Jamie Foxx to sing it (evoke memories from his TV show)

*****How 'bout using the Youtube videos? The "Believe" one truly evokes emotion and captures the Hope, Believe, Change, Unity themes of the campaign. Link

ATTENTION HQ: Look at the Billboard charts...songs with great "Hooks" sell records and ring tones.

By the way, how about a BARACK OBAMA ringtone or ringback tone? Push it out to people for free to keep the conversations going.

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By Betsy Butler Oct 23rd 2007 at 3:01 pm EDT

Great ad! Thank you, Jesse!
Believe!

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By Gbenga Oct 23rd 2007 at 4:08 pm EDT

I like it. Folks, get ready for the sprint to the finish.

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By SFT Oct 23rd 2007 at 5:44 pm EDT

Nice ad--Jesse can certainly get a great deal said in a short time frame. Way to go!

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By “Honored-&-Humbled” Oct 23rd 2007 at 9:38 pm EDT

Thank you Congressman Jackson for this really great ad supporting Sen. Obama's campaign.

“Change We Can Believe In”

"Fired Up!" "Ready To Go!!"

OBAMA 08!!!

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By Lorraine Oct 23rd 2007 at 11:44 pm EDT

Wonderful ad, right on time and the transcript was perfect.

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By Deborah Oct 24th 2007 at 11:15 am EDT

Wonderful ad, it truly captures the message of the movement.

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By SVM Oct 24th 2007 at 5:40 pm EDT

Hmnn...I wonder how well thought the potential consequences of this ad were ? I have heard from a lot, a lot of people, both black and white, but mostly white, that they were planning to vote for Obama until this ad cost him their vote. Thought I would pass on the feedback.

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By Stephanie T. from J.C. Oct 25th 2007 at 8:53 pm EDT

What is so offensive about this ad, that white folks would be turned off by it? The ad speaks to the concerns of the black community just as Ms. Duffy's ad speaks to the concerns of rural America/farming and Senior Citizens.

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By Tommy Ates from Austin, TX Oct 25th 2007 at 6:42 pm EDT

Sign up at the ACTION CENTER!!

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The time is now to volunteer remotely if you can't go to an early primary state. A new site design was launched early this morning it looks great.

Regular folks: please someone post this message with every post if possible. We know the only way that Obama will win is that the people do their part to defeat the Clinton machine and the main stream media's political agenda of endless wars, poverty, and increased corporate influence. We must try to encourage everyone who can to get involved.

The change begins with you.

Together we will defeat Hillary, Inc.

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