Politico has this page where people comment on major issues.....professionals post at the top of the page while the average reader can post under the Comment Section on the bottom half of the page. Typically, there may be at most 10-20 posts by the average reader.......and that's a lot. After Obama's barackamentary, I think there may be 100 posts......most are positive......here's one of them:
"John Mack (guest), Professor, KS:
It was far and away the best political ad since Reagan's 1984 "It's Morning in America." First, it was entertaining! My 12-year old daughter watched the entire program and loved every minute of it. Second, it was people-centered. It connected Obama's political campaign with the lives of real people ... and it let them talk for themselves without reducing them to "Joe the Plumber" type rhetoric. Third, it showcased the diversity of America while at the same time showing us our unity. In some ways, this was the most effective part of the entire ad. We witnessed a very diverse America that was united by common concerns and values. Fourth, it was professionally produced. After 8 years of fumbles and "oops" and after the McCain's camps fits and starts, Americans saw a perfectly crafted, professionally produced presentation. It made Americans feel good about America again! Fifth, it was effective. Here I must rely on anecdotal evidence because the polls aren't out yet. But in the minutes following the ad, I know of several people who switched their votes. These are life-long, die-hard Kansas Republicans who have now declared, because of what they saw in the ad, that they will be voting for Obama. I think this ad sealed the deal and answered the last question for most undecideds who were leaning his way: Do I like this guy? After the ad, what is not to like?"
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