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DNC ad uses Obama to rally black voters
thehill.com ^ | September 16, 2014 | Mario Trujillo

Posted on 09/16/2014 7:35:45 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe

President Obama is featured in a new ad for the Democratic National Committee, the first in a $1 million campaign to turn out young, minority and female voters in the midterm elections.

The radio ad titled "Obstruction" released Monday laments the opposition Obama has faced from congressional Republicans. It is aimed at black voters and will run on African-American radio stations nationwide.

"No Democratic President in U.S history has faced the level of obstruction from the Republicans that Barack Obama has. It’s critical that we continue to fight for change and vote on Nov. 4," the narrator says.

Obama then outlines his vision for an economy where "hard work pays off." The radio spot features excerpts from a speech, where the president touts higher wages, affordable health insurance and decent health benefits.

The overall campaign is aimed at voters who tend to drop off in the midterm elections, with the lack of a high-profile presidential candidate on the ticket.

Print, radio and online ads will target African-Americans, Hispanics, women, Asian-Americans and young voters.

At fundraisers throughout the year, Obama has warned that Democrats tend to get "clobbered" in the midterms, and consistently described the low turnout as a "congenital disease."

“This strategic national ad buy will engage key members of the coalition that elected President Obama twice and remind them what’s at stake in this midterm election,” DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said in a statement.

“It’s no secret that Democrats’ challenge is expanding the vote this November and before with early voting, so these ads are geared toward many constituencies that have typically dropped off in midterm elections,” she added.

Democrats face a tough midterm landscape, as Republicans attempt to net six Senate seats to flip control of the chamber.

The ad is not targeted to boost any specific candidates, as President Obama's approval rating in many competitive states remains near the lowest of his presidency.

Administration officials have said Obama plans to ramp up his public campaigning in October.


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To: Tailgunner Joe

“Hard work pays off.” I doubt that will appeal to many Obama voters.


21 posted on 09/16/2014 8:25:58 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: Slyfox

Very good points.


22 posted on 09/16/2014 10:30:35 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals don't get it .... their minds are diseased.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

What bothers me is black conservatives are failing to articulate to the real reason why the regime is promoting racial division. Or express concern how the fabrication of events is manipulated propaganda being used that is turning into destroying as the balance of society views it, into questioning whatever is left of black decency ? .

Those so called Martin/Brown Ferguson organized “protests” should be investigated. It’s clear it benefits the regime. What are the reasons for creating racial division by the regimes propaganda which has by its silence condoned looting, and created the climate resulting in racial attacks ending in murders of whites,hispanics and asians. ? And winds up portraying a black society that lacks a moral compass and has no basic values of right and wrong.

Worse yet when offering a discussion on the matter without refuting those inflamatory accusations only serves to re-inforce assertions. (ie support the lies and propaganda)

The regime won’t have to explain its corruption, malfeasance,and constitutional abuse...because the blacks will riot.... That’s how socialist/ communists work.The charge as to why this is going on?. It is clear: To prevent investigations into this inept and corrupt regime


23 posted on 09/17/2014 1:04:58 AM PDT by mosesdapoet (Serious contribution pause.Please continue onto meaningless venting no one reads.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Princeton Professor SLAMS Obama For Utterly Failing Black Americans [VIDEO]

http://dailycaller.com/2014/09/17/princeton-professor-slams-obama-for-utterly-failing-black-americans-video/


24 posted on 09/17/2014 6:11:41 AM PDT by Hotlanta Mike (‘You can avoid reality, but you can’t avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.’)
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