McCain’s Olympic Ad=Too Ugly

Among political wonks, it made some news that Senators Obama and McCain were going to advertise during the Olympics at all. It’s an expensive ad buy. $6 million for McCain, $5 million for Obama. I thought I’d do a quick break down of the two ads and give my final take. In case if the [...]

Death to Attack Ads

I know it is our duty to protect free political speech in this country. It is one of our most sacred rights and should never be limited. I don’t really want to take any legal action or move to ban political attack ads, but I hate them, and the tit-for-tat is in full swing and [...]

Obama, McCain, and the Youtube Gap

Lots has already been made of the first YouTube campaign. Never before have candidates had such cheap access to video posting that can become so viral so quickly. McCain’s controversial “Britney Spears” ad ran very lightly in traditional media, but has been a YouTube craze. Obama’s race speech has been viewed over a million times. [...]

The Week The Race Turned

There is a growing conclusion among political nerds across the country. This election should be Barack Obama’s to lose. Democrats are enjoying a 10-15 point lead in the polls depending on which you like to read. Yet Senator Obama does not enjoy that kind of distance from senator McCain. The tightness of the presidential race [...]