In further support of the Brian Ford article I linked yesterday, this word frequency infographic indicates that McCain’s blog talks about Obama more than anything else. How often does Obama’s blog talk about McCain? According to the infographic, none. Visit site »
My cousin Brian compares the advertising strategies of Obama and McCain to that of Apple and its competitors, respectively. It’s an interesting comparison. While Apple just keeps showing sexy shots of its killer products and whetting people’s appietie, Sprint (for example)…wait for it…shows sexy shots of Apple’s iPhone in the ads for its Instinct and calls it an “iPhone killer.” Smary, Sprint. Real smart. Brian says:
Perhaps the biggest flaw of John McCain’s campaign (and the criticisms levied by his supporters) lies in the decision to lend even more face-time to an immensely popular opponent who isn’t suffering from a lack of face-time…
Indeed. Visit site »
Sen. Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination for president, according to CNN estimates, making him the first African-American in U.S. history to lead a major-party ticket.
With apologies to Sam Cooke: It’s been a long time running, but I know a change is gonna come. Yes, yes it will. Visit site »
A simple but effective rundown of each presumptive nominee’s position on various social, economic, and military issues. Visit site »
A long, but well-written profile of Mr. Obama. Visit site »
“Hillary Clinton began the race with all sorts of advantages, but she and her advisers never grasped how much had changed.” A nice summary of the reasons why Obama was able to overtake Hillary, despite her being the obvious choice. Visit site »
How Hillary Clinton can still defeat Barack Obama and win the Democratic Nomination. Via B-Tizzle’s Bullshit. Visit site »
As if I wasn’t already sold on Obama, now he’s committing to having Al Gore “at the table” when it comes to the problem of climate change. Can Hillary just quit already? Visit site »
Only Obama is Barack Obama-sistible! Visit site »
It’s being reported today that Barack Obama wrote yesterday’s historic speech himself. That’s phenomenal. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen, in my lifetime, someone who so completely embodies the word “presidential” as it means to me. Whether you’re a supporter of Obama’s or not, you can’t deny that a politician writing a speech like that, by himself in two days, is simply unheard of. Visit site »
You’d better vote for the person that wants you to think and hope.
Bill Clinton, 2004 Visit site »
Despite the heated back-and-forth over the last few months, Clinton Wednesday hinted that she would be open to a Clinton-Obama ticket in the fall. “Well, that may, you know, be where this is headed,” Clinton told CBS Wednesday. “But, of course, we have to decide who’s on top of the ticket…”
Glad to hear it. I’d hate to see the two beat each other up so much over the course of the primaries that they can’t work together in the end. I’d definitely vote for a Clinton/Obama ticket (though I’d be much happier voting for an Obama/Clinton one). Visit site »
In early 2007, Marc Andreessen spent an hour and a half talking with Barack Obama. This is what he learned about the man who, it seems, everyone under the age of 50 wants to see as our next president. Visit site »
Like Obama or not (and I do), you gotta admit this is pretty funny. Visit site »
Derek talks about why he feels Barack Obama is the best candidate for the job, and his reasons echo mine exactly. I like Hillary’s ideas and policies (and they’re really not very different from Obama’s), but she doesn’t have the “intangibles” that Barack has. He’s inspiring, he seems to have an ability to unite people, and he just feels very “human.” Canidate selectors always tell me I should be voting for Hillary (by a tiny margin, usually), but they never take these things into account. Visit site »
I’ve got a client meeting at 1:30 tomorrow, but I might try to swing by the Obama event before I head into the office, as it’s two blocks from my house. Native Washingtonians seem excited that our primaries and caucuses actually matter this year, as usually a front-runner is already in place by this time. For me, I’m interested in getting involved for the first time ever, for three reasons:
So, if I have the time, you might see me at KeyArena tomorrow, and if I’m eligible to caucus on Saturday despite not being registered or having a valid ID in Washington, you might find me there, as well. Visit site »
I’ve mentioned here before (to much controversy) that I’m a Shepard Fairey fan. Well, his latest work is these incredible posters in support of Barack Obama for President. Love ‘em. Want one. Visit site »
The official site of Barack’s 2008 presidential campaign has sexy new redesign that definitely blows away that of all the other candidates. It feels sort of Ryan Sims-ish, to me. I wonder who actually designed it? Visit site »