B-List Demons

by Josh Orton, Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 04:17:56 PM EST

The RNC comes out with a second attack ad that starts by mocking Obama for addressing a large group - this time at Mile High stadium (the first mocked Berlin).

It runs in 12 states.

But what's more interesting is the weak choice of "liberal boogeymen" used in the ad. The two usuals, Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy, are unavailable for obvious reasons. So who's used to symbolize Obama's "liberal allies?"

Watch:

Byron Dorgan! Be afraid!

I'm sure his family is flattered, but they're probably the only ones outside Washington who recognize him (apologies, Senator).

And don't mess with Pat Leahy. He's in Batman.

Update [2008-9-5 19:10:13 by Josh Orton]: Perhaps I'm reading too much into this, but wouldn't the obvious target here be Pelosi? And if so, why wouldn't they use her? (That's a leading question...)




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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

They get paid for this crap?

Anonymous teenagers on Youtube make way more interesting stuff......


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by WashStateBlue on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 04:22:56 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

Wow, with all apologies to Senator Dorgan, I looked at this and went "Who the hell is Byron Dorgan?"


by auronrenouille on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 04:24:45 PM EST

Do swing voters know who these white guys are? (none / 0)

Nope.  

Also, since >40 million people watched Obama's speech and it was a success, I am not sure the "celebrity" thing is going to work any more.

It's funny how the McCain camp is trying to use Obama's "change" mantle including "more of the same".  But Americans are not afraid of those old white guys who they don't know, they in fact don't like Bush.  Thus Obama tying McCain to Bush is the very best thing he can do!!!


by puma on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 04:38:00 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 2)

WE now have a new Jesse Helms, Sarah Palin.


by RandyMI on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 04:43:31 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

"Unintimidated Gentleman at Party": Greatest role ever.

Seriously, though, I didn't know who any of the people except for Dodd were. No offense, other old white guys who look vaguely Republican.


by TCQuad on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:07:00 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

How many of Obama's slogans are they going to steal?  I'd like to say that people aren't dumb enough to fall for it, but they are.


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by thezzyzx on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:10:54 PM EST

It seems they have ceded the middle (none / 0)

and are now trying to turn out the base. "liberal allies" is clearly aimed at conservatives.


by Neef on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:11:58 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

Wow, that was almost identical to the other 2.5d ad... some compositing guy is getting a twofer.  I think the visuals in the beginning are cool looking but I'm guessing that the ad as a whole leaves people thinking "what the hell?" instead of "wow, that hits home" and coming off with a better feeling about John McCain.  I can hope that McCain's ads will continue to be this vague and ineffective, but something tells me it's going to get a hell of a lot more pointed and nasty by November.


And so, may evil beware and may good dress warmly and eat lots of fresh vegetables.
by thatpurplestuff on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:13:58 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

I  can't stand all the bullshit about raising taxes. But, I better get used to it because the republican assholes won't stop.


by msw4477 on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:14:30 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

well, that's heartening, it's really meaningless.  I'm not sure who this plays too, anyone?  


just say it: Medicare for All
by anna shane on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:15:21 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 1)

Well, being a Republican, I think it's supposed to appeal to me, but just like everyone else, every time I see that ad, all I can think is "who the heck are all those dudes?" The only one I recognize outside of Obama is Harry Reid (that is Harry at the end, isn't it?). Maybe they were just trying to come up with what they think are scary looking white guys, I don't know. It's a slick production (especially at the beginning) but as an ad, I don't know how effective it will be.


"Don't get stuck on stupid" - Lt. Gen. Honore
by RepTroll on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:54:55 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

"Well, being a Republican..."

What kind of Republican are you?

You're supposed call us all Liberal Elites who want to raises taxes and kill babies somewhere in your post?

Besides, it kind of sounds like you have a sense of humor.

Are you SURE you're a Republican?


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by WashStateBlue on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 06:29:04 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 1)

My thought too.

by the by,

what happened to Al Roger's diary?  It was funny and faux sexist and he put in that great series of clips from fox?  One photo in there was hard to look at, was that it?  


just say it: Medicare for All
by anna shane on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:12:31 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 1)

I think Al got in trouble...

I was having fun, but I get in trouble a lot!


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by WashStateBlue on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:15:33 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

too silly?  Bad you?  


just say it: Medicare for All
by anna shane on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 08:28:55 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

Yup, I am sure I am a Republican - and quite a conservative one at that; not waaaay right, but pretty far right. And yes, I would like to think I have a sense of humor - some of "us" do! :-)

Sometimes, ya just gotta call 'em like you see 'em and that ad is just plain odd.


"Don't get stuck on stupid" - Lt. Gen. Honore
by RepTroll on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:42:00 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

"some of "us" do! :-)"

Well, the ones that usual land here don't.

A cranky disagreable bunch!

Welcome aboard anyhow.


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by WashStateBlue on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:58:23 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

"A cranky disagreable bunch!"

Well, I don't figure on changing a whole lot of minds here, so not much point in being that way.

"Welcome aboard anyhow."

Thanks! Actually, I have been a member here for a long time. I just haven't posted in quite awhile. There was a stretch there where politics depressed me (imagine that given the recent climate, huh?). It's only been a couple of months that I have been reading myDD (or any political blogs for that matter) again, and this was my first post in a long time.


"Don't get stuck on stupid" - Lt. Gen. Honore
by RepTroll on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 08:04:18 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 1)

Think the order is Dorgan, Dodd (with Jack Reed in profile?), Schumer, Pat Leahy, and Reid.


by Josh Orton on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:08:50 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

you some overeducated elite showoff?  (thanx)


just say it: Medicare for All
by anna shane on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:13:12 PM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

No it was Sheldon Whitehouse with Dodd, even more ridiculous...


by micha1976 on Sat Sep 06, 2008 at 09:38:30 AM EST
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Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

Hey, Byron Dorgan was in Fahrenheit 9/11.  That's a lot of exposure!


"Another problem we have...is that in election years we behave somewhat as primitive peoples do at the time of the full moon." --Harry Truman
by Steve M on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 05:32:14 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (2.00 / 1)

Bryon Dorgan? Clearly the GOP must hate rural voters


by alexmhogan on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 06:01:59 PM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

I've seen this and have to wonder why they put pictures of people no undecided voter would recognize.  

Hell, many dedicated partisans wouldn't recognize most of them!


by nintendofanboy on Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 07:14:04 PM EST

I think they were scared to upset women... (none / 0)

They really are depending on independent women, which shows how terrible a plan they have.


John McCain wants you to be poor!
by nklein on Sat Sep 06, 2008 at 12:02:52 AM EST

Re: B-List Demons (none / 0)

What exactly are they afraid of Leahy spending money on?  He's the chair of the Judiciary Committee.  Are they worried he's going to try and secure funding for the Second Chance Act?  And Dorgan is the Chair of Indian Affairs.  Wouldn't Byrd or some other approps leadership have made a lot more sense?


John McCain
by DanM on Sat Sep 06, 2008 at 11:46:34 AM EST


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