I love you Barack Obama, but...

[CoffeeCat]

...if you're going to call a press conference, please make sure that
the press conference contains information that justifies it.

The media--as were many of us--were under the impression that "breaking
news" was in the works.

MSNBC cut out of it after 15 seconds. CNN wasn't even covering it after
that.

You lose credibility with the media, or worse--run the risk of pissing them off.

I understand the economy is important and you want your detailed plan
highlighted, but you risk losing credibility with the media, by calling
a "press conference" in which you give a stump speech.

Again...love ya, but come on. :)

[joshcryer]

1. He was trying to get free air time.

[featherman]

2. So it seems

[Roxy66]

7. Well, at this point...if he calls a press conference, he should make it interesting in the least

[CoffeeCat]

8. I can appreciate that...

...but the media (and the public) were expecting something
more substantial.

When you let the media down, they turn off their cameras
after 15 seconds...and go straight to a riveting piece
about people who double-dip potato chips--and what this
means for Super Bowl parties.

...and that's not a joke. That's exactly what CNN did.

It doesn't work...and it pisses off the media.

[REDFISHBLUEFISH]

3. Talk about selling false hope!

Posts about the DRAMATIC conference were quite funny!

[sunonmars]

4. Why would you do that, desperate

I think Hillary's positive press perhaps or maybe because Hillarys got a big 1 hr special Monday night but i agree that was weird, why would you do that.

[CoffeeCat]

13. Obama and Clinton...

...are getting gushing, positive press right now.

Plain and simple, it was a strategic error. Nothing more.

[tekisui]

5. It is a little of a let down.

I guess he is setting the stage, getting attention and proving he can handle questions.

[in_cog_ni_to]

6. What happened? I missed it! Did he hold the presser?

:crazy: How the hell did I miss it? I have MSNBC on!

[rodeodance]

9. looks like it but then the media cut away--maybe the Glitter is fading??

[in_cog_ni_to]

12. Oh dear. Thanks. n/t

[goldcanyonaz]

10. On the economy... Very odd...

:wtf:

[in_cog_ni_to]

16. I see.

Free airtime I guess? No wonder MSNBC isn't carrying it live.:) They want their $$$$$$.

[CoffeeCat]

15. You missed it, because...

it lasted 15 seconds...maybe even less!

Obama came on and started talking. By the time I walked into
our family room to see what he was saying--he was gone!

I was an Obama precinct captain, and I will vote for him
enthusiastically--but this was not a smart move.

Plus, he seemed really tired.

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. Yeah, I have to agree. Not smart. n/t

[goldcanyonaz]

19. Why would he do this?? A calculated mistake? Helping the dream ticket come true?

[rodeodance]

22. well, the media has been fawning over him--he got a little lessen today--but hope

he does not learn. he he eh

[npincus]

11. Hillary promoted her 1-hour televised ad last night

I don't begrudge Obama for getting a freebie likewise from the MSM

[CoffeeCat]

21. I'm not begruding his desire for media freebies...

However, if you're going to attempt that--orchestrate
an event or have a town-hall meeting.

Don't yell 'fire in a crowded theater' and then
show up with a Bic lighter.

I feel bad criticizing my guy. However, I think it's
a legitimate gripe, and I know his campaign is capable
and creative enough. They could organize an event that
would light up the universe.

[sunonmars]

14. perhaps he thinks Clinton did a lot of damage to him last night

[Bluerthanblue]

18. it's still on- and it was listed as a "journalists take your best shot"

not as breaking news- (at least not on here)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4331468&mesg_id=4331468
I don't have cable tv- Hope and Change posted a link to the CNN stream which I'm listening to now-

http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live.html?stream=stream4

He really didn't get much of a chance to speak last night.

peace~

[in_cog_ni_to]

20. What? He didn't get much of a chance to speak last night?

What debate were you watching? :wtf:

[Bluerthanblue]

23. same one as you-

but I think if you were to really go back and look, he actually didn't get anywhere near the time Hillary did.

Many of the questions were directed at Hillary-

Not dissing her- that was my perspective.

:hi:

peace~

[bellasgrams]

26. Even when he is asked a question he doesn't really get it

answered. That as been my problem with him from the start. He uses a lot of inspirational words but you don't get enough 'meat' and go away thinking just what was his opinion and how will he fix the problem

[Bluerthanblue]

28. no, I think he was very clear, and very direct- He just didn't

have as many questions aimed at him- and the ones that he did weren't ones which required a long answer.

I think they both did very well last night. Hillary got a bit long winded around the IWR question- but other than that it was very, very good.

peace~

[Marie26]

24. Maybe he learned that trick from Thompson. nt

[CoffeeCat]

25. Instead of complaining...maybe I should...

organize an event that is newsworthy.

Obama supporters...wouldn't that be cool?

We could all meet somewhere. What point is the "center"
of the US?

I'm serious.

America meet "We the People". "We are Obama!"

Obama's central message is about empowering people to
change the government USING THEIR OWN POWER AND IDEAS.

If I don't like this press conference, maybe we need
to organize our own press event that really demonstrates
what Obama is all about.

Who's with me?

I'm dead serious.

[HopeforChange]

27. What about billboard by the Day

We used to have Billboard by the Day on the freeways here in Houston. You can rent the billboard for a day and they post your message. I am researching this to find out what it costs. I would like to post a "Vote for Obama" message if it is affordable. I will get some other supporters in my area to chip in. They may have something like this in other towns.

[CoffeeCat]

29. What about something like this?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4332947&mesg_id=4332947