In my almost infallible
election prediction, I mentioned that Democrats are becoming so unhinged, they
could make matters worse. I think
this already infamous ad makes matters worse.
So the Obama
campaign wants us to think voting for The One is like sex? Really? REALLY?
Leaving aside the
disturbing cult of personality displayed in the ad (And do note an analogous
Putin ad over at Hot Air.), it is a combination of desperation and poor
judgement. It obviously
tries to renew the tingly feelings of those misguided youth who voted for Obama in
2008. But it is just as likely to
remind them that they voted for Obama, and he, well, screwed them. The ad practically begs for that interpretation, especially in irreverent youthful minds.
It makes Obama look
that much more unpresidential during a time when Romney has established himself
as presidential. It is more likely
to offend rather than win undecided voters. It will further alienate older voters and Black churchpeople, with whom he is already on thin ice with
his support of gay marriage. (Yes, I know Obama will take the Black vote. But any defection or failure to turn
out hurts him. Tepidness in Black
support could doom him.)
I really cannot see
any scenario in which this ad helps Obama more than it hurts him. And, yes, it does reek of desperation. This ad may contribute to Obama . . .
doing himself in.
1 comment:
This Canadian doesn't get it. Conservative evangelicals have their panties all in a knot over this video, yet most of them likely happily watch weekly TV shows that are twice as raunchy. Like I said, I don't get it.
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