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Use Airtime to Inspire

I think it would be great if when Obama has his 30 minutes of network airtime he uses it to showcase different people and WHY they are voting for him. Use sound bytes of young people talking about education, veterans talking about the support they desperately need, older people talking about medicare, republicans talking about how they're party is no longer, etc.

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It's TIME to UNITE this COUNTRY

The stress level of US vs. THEM is reaching a fever pitch, and is starting to feel genuinely dangerous. Both sides are not liking this. We as people are not programmed for this negativity, deceit and (with Palin's help) downright hate, but rather for hopeful optimism.

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Grassroots = earned media

Train campaign organizers to draft press releases or solicit the support of local PR/Marketing firms. Pitch stories to the local media, emphasizing the grassroots support and personal sacrifices made for the campaign by REAL people.

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9 weeks 1 day ago – Made popular 9 weeks 1 day ago
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Obama Hybrid Brigade

Develop a fleet of hybrid cars designed with Obama campaign material all over the cars. Send them out to drive all over the United States to have continuous movement and presence throughout the country. Staff the cars with a team of four campaigners that make stops every 15 minutes and talk to whoever is around them at the time for 15 minutes. With appropriate lunch and other breaks.

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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
Stay above the fray - this campaign is about a new kind of politics
7%
Respond forcefully when necessary but keep talking about the issues
51%
Respond forcefully and hit back hard but make everything pass the truth test
36%
Get in the gutter with McCain and beat him at his own game
3%
Other - add comment
3%
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