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For networks, another re-run: Obama in prime time
politico ^ | September 3, 2009 | Michael Calerone

Posted on 09/03/2009 9:52:09 AM PDT by opentalk

If the networks don’t carry it, they ought to be ashamed of themselves,” said Democratic strategist Paul Begala. “It’s not like they’re going to be bumping ‘Masterpiece Theater.’ What are they going to run, bikini models eating worms in some kind of contest?”

Actually, such a reality show premise could score better ratings than Obama when he’s talking about health care. This will be the third time since June that Obama has pushed the administration’s health care reform plan to the American people during prime-time, and the ratings indicate that audience interest is dropping.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: media; obama; paulbegala; primetime; propaganda; ratingskiller; speech; theobamashow; tuneinturnondropout
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To: opentalk

Will there be a “Republican Response”?


21 posted on 09/03/2009 10:11:10 AM PDT by HapaxLegamenon
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To: opentalk

22 posted on 09/03/2009 10:13:54 AM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: Vicki

Independents are already making him a lame duck.it is stunning but I love it.


23 posted on 09/03/2009 10:13:55 AM PDT by omega4179 ( -11)
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To: opentalk

Obama speaks, America freaks.

Good, people are on to this liar.


24 posted on 09/03/2009 10:16:25 AM PDT by dforest (Who is the real Jim Thompson? I am.)
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To: All

Please, FOX, refuse to carry it on the network, but allow it to be shown in a tiny window on FOX Business....


25 posted on 09/03/2009 10:18:07 AM PDT by Maverick68 (w)
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To: omega4179

Maybe he’s going to the well once too often?

Presidential prime time speeches to the nation, press conferences, or addresses to Congress, have been rare up until this president.

I think they will get the point of diminishing returns. Do they think people are all excited about yet another Obama prime time appearahce?????


26 posted on 09/03/2009 10:18:18 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Anima Mundi

Bravo.


27 posted on 09/03/2009 10:19:58 AM PDT by Teotwawki (Obama was right about one thing, I am clinging to my Bible and my gun.)
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To: JohnQ1
The president just walked into the White House. He looked so down and angry,

A lot of folks have been noticing that as well.

My guess? He has figured out what all those strings tied to his arms, legs and head are connected to waaaay "up there."

It's just got to be a b***h realizing you are only the puppet and not the puppeteer.

28 posted on 09/03/2009 10:21:37 AM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
If the networks don’t carry it, they ought to be ashamed of themselves,” said Democratic strategist Paul Begala.

Maybe 0 should just go on PBS and let the other networks carry bikini babes eating worms, then we can let the market decide which one is more important.

I'm sure that approach is too capitalistic for Commie O though.

29 posted on 09/03/2009 10:23:10 AM PDT by seowulf (Petraeus, cross the Rubicon.)
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To: opentalk

What are they going to run, bikini models eating worms in some kind of contest?”


Hmm, vs. Zero feeding us worm droppings? . . . Let me think.


30 posted on 09/03/2009 10:23:29 AM PDT by freedomlover (Make sure you're in love - before you move in the heavy stuff)
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To: opentalk
Navel gazing from the Narcissist- in- Chief. Nobody listens to your blather any more, Zerobama. If you cant ram thru a massive health care plan, your backers will eat your lunch. Otherwise, the rest of us will..

Theres a reason politicians like to keep expectations low. But apparently youre too stupid to know that, El Messiah.

31 posted on 09/03/2009 10:29:54 AM PDT by Nonstatist
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To: CriticalJ
” Fox skipped the last one if I remember correctly”

Fox skipped the last 2 0bama prime time performances actually..and got the highest ratings on those 2 nights for their smart decision too.
Way I see it, this is a win win for conseravtives. The lame brain media carry 0bozo’s propaganda specches yet again, lose even more ratings, and on top of that, if the last 0bama prime time performance is anything to go by, 0bozo ends up falling even more in the polls after his speech.
What is there not to like?

32 posted on 09/03/2009 10:30:45 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: opentalk

Wednesday looks like a big night for TV Land and QVC ;^D


33 posted on 09/03/2009 10:32:32 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Paladin2

Kenyan Guy For the HealthCare Lie.


34 posted on 09/03/2009 10:37:29 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys: Can't fly, can't ski, can't drive, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best.)
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To: Paladin2

This is GREAT NEWS! We couldn’t have it better. Obama and his minions are “STUCK ON STUPID”! The former supposedly great orator (the more he speaks) is turning from the ‘Prince of Speak’ to the ‘Frog of Yak’.


35 posted on 09/03/2009 10:40:31 AM PDT by LibFreeUSA
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To: opentalk
Yes, my children. I will address you in prime time once again. Love. Peace. Tranquility and donuts for all.


36 posted on 09/03/2009 11:02:41 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Democrat - The new Party of National Socialism. Pelosi and Kosmas - founding members.)
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To: VeniVidiVici

37 posted on 09/03/2009 11:13:03 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: All

this is BARAKOPOLIS PART III

the speech is irrelivant!

THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE!!!

OBAMA SPEAKING TO BOTH PARTIES AS THE “MIDDLE MAN”

Republicans should just sit this out. They are not little children sent to the principles office.


38 posted on 09/03/2009 11:18:15 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway


39 posted on 09/03/2009 11:23:10 AM PDT by unique
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To: omega4179

I love it too, his plummet in the poll numbers has been stunning. He his losing supporters from all sectors, but the problem is that he still holds the office. How do we get rid of the guy?


40 posted on 09/03/2009 11:33:29 AM PDT by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents, dead people, dogs, felons)
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