McCain Press Release ties Obama to Black Panthers - w/ poll

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Tuesday November 04, 2008 · 2:20 PM PST

2008/11/04 · 14:20

We've all seen the Drudge Videos of the Black Panthers in front of the polling place in Philadelphia.

"Security" patrols stationed at polling places in Philly

Update: Police Confront Night Stick-Wielding ‘Security’ Patrol at Philadelphia Poll

We all know that Drudge and Fox are trying to whip up emotional, visceral reactions to "those people" trying to "take over" and intimidate America.

Now, the McCain campaign is getting into the act in a big way.

UPDATE

The issue isn't FoxNews or Drudge. Unfortunately, this has hit CNN.com, Politico, Halperin, and Breibart, in the last couple of hours.

That's why the national press release from McCain is so incendiary.

It significantly raises the story's visibility pre-election, while definitely increasing the impact post-election.

Unfortunately, people's first impressions of something, especially driven by video, is very difficult to counter after the fact.

You can't put tooth-paste back in the tube.

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Will the Black Panther Story change the outcome?

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Will the Black Panther Story change the outcome?

Yes

11 votes

291 votes

Run a Rev Wright Response Ad? - w/ poll

trhunnicutt

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Sunday November 02, 2008 · 10:12 PM PST

2008/11/02 · 22:12

Quick diary to get feedback/thoughts.

It looks like the Rev Wright 527 ad ran nationally on Sunday Night Football, and is currently running nationally on cable.

According to Politico's Ben Smith, Axelrod: Obama camp won't respond to Wright ads

Update

This diary and poll is not because I'm concerned over the Rev Wright ad. I was using it more to discuss the thinking behind the tactics and to have a POLL for the crew.

I am well aware of our standing in the polls and can't wait for our guy to be the 44th POTUS!

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Should Obama run a Rev Wright response ad?

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Should Obama run a Rev Wright response ad?

Yes

26 votes

122 votes

Maybe, Obama's going to win anyway

17 votes

Palin has her hair DOWN for the debate! w/poll

trhunnicutt

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Thursday October 02, 2008 · 12:57 PM PDT

2008/10/02 · 12:57

Short diary (and first diary):

Per the picture on Halperin's The Page, Sarah Palin has landed in St Louis, with her hair down.

As speculated in previous comments and diaries, Gov Palin may use that as a means to hide a device in her ear to receive talking points from GOP operatives.

Update

The replies triggered some additional thoughts:

Palin does have newscaster/sportcaster training and experience. This makes it much easier for her to "walk and talk and chew gum" at the same time.

Having her hair down may also be a conscious effort to break away from the "hair up/Tina Fey" caricature that's beginning to take hold.

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Should the Obama campaign demand to check for ear peices?

880 votes Vote Now!

Should the Obama campaign demand to check for ear peices?

Yes -- it's only fair

330 votes

No -- too much downside

478 votes

Not sure

72 votes

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