Inside Barack Obama's 30-Minute Ad

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On Wednesday night, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama aired a multi-network ad, asking the American people for their votes in the last days of the historic presidential campaign.

 

Though he said in the ad, which aired on CBS, NBC and FOX, as well as some cable networks, that he would not be a “perfect” president, he promised: “I will always tell you what I think and where I stand."

The ad contained specific cornerstones of Obama’s proposed presidential policy, as well as interviews with citizens affected by the economic crisis, like an automotive factory worker and retirees concerned about health care. The ad also touched on Obama’s relationship with his parents, and his wife and two young daughters.

At the end of the 30 minute broadcast, Obama appeared live, making an appeal to an excited Florida swing-state crowd: “In six days we can come together as one nation and one people and once more choose our better history. That’s what’s at stake, that’s what we’re fighting for.”

Published 10/29/08 by the Insider

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  • Yes he is mature
    BayoO 11/11/08 Reply
  • We'll find out on Tuesday
    BayoO 11/11/08 Reply
  • Wow, I was wondering when someone would throw in racism. People are discussing needs and ideas of what they think America needs. They are discussing ideas of each person running for presidency. What the heck do you think you prove by automatically...
    Anonymous 11/3/08 Reply
  • Obama has always been positive - compared to Sarah Palin and McCain who can ONLY show others negative side - What is going on with Palin's home - how can she take care of the country when all she can tell is 'negativity' about others - is that what...
    Anonymous 11/2/08 Reply
    • I agaree with this. Time for someone POSITIVE and intelligent like Barak Obama to come to power. - Can;t wait for a change - WE NEED CHANGE FROM BUSH DOCTRINES
      Anonymous 11/2/08
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    Anonymous 11/2/08 Reply
  • Obama's our next President so get use to saying it. I know in you thought it NEVER EVER could've happen in the good ol' U-S of A. Put your racial views aside, America needs help and McCain can't do help, only hinder.
    Anonymous 11/2/08 Reply
  • hope succesful on your selection!
    Anonymous 11/2/08 Reply
  • Ok everybody, we voted from Europe early. Make it count. Get out and vote. Let's get back America. The one Obama is talking about. Remember that one?
    Cindy
    Anonymous 11/1/08 Reply
  • Can't wait for him to be our president!!!!! He is such a decent man and his wife is so classy and real. Can't wait for them to bring the US together and build better relationships all over the world.
    Anonymous 10/31/08 Reply
  • Obama isn't saying that you don't have to work hard and that he is going to give a hand out. It's the complete opposite. He's basically helping or at least trying to help the class that is working hard but don't get the benefits that many of us...
    Karisma 10/31/08 Reply
    • Mcain is using OUR taxpayer's money to fund his campaign and buy Palin's clothes (ones she is only 'borrowing' ) like the home she lives in!!hahahaha. Obama's campaign is only from Donors - and he is not using our taxpayer's money.
      McCain should...
      Anonymous 11/2/08
  • Obama is the man to lead our country into greatness and grandeur. He's a man of vision who feels what we average Americans feel, yup you know like meeting bills and supporting a family. We all want a better level of life, a better quality of...
    Anonymous 10/31/08 Reply
  • I'm from Brazil, but I love Brack Obama and I want Barack for president !
    Anonymous 10/31/08 Reply
    • Most intelligent, and insightful people do, so if you are a praying person, please pray for us. Thanks!
      Anonymous 10/31/08
    • Me too - Pray for Barak to become president and lead our country.
      Anonymous 11/2/08
  • Your retarded.
    RielP 10/31/08 Reply
    • I agree. You can say that again.
      Anonymous 10/31/08
  • Did you notice the the big fat lady that was in a dilemma about wetherd she could afford a gallon of milk or just a half gallon, well she should take her money that she is spending on her fake arcylic nails and apply that to her family's grocery...
    Anonymous 10/30/08 Reply
  • Did you notice the the big fat lady that was in a dilemma about wetherd she could afford a gallon of milk or just a half gallon, well she should take her money that she is spending on her fake arcylic nails and apply that to her family's grocery...
    Anonymous 10/30/08 Reply