Obama's new Pennsylvania ad features his sister and his grandmother

[NYCGirl]

For those DUers who have speculated that Obama is hiding Grandma:

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/04/new_obama_ad_in_pennsylvania_s.php

Obama has a new ad in Pennsylvania which appears to be continuing the process of introducing him to the voters there by featuring his sister, grandmother, and wife talking about their two daughters.

In contrast to many previous ads in other states that show snippets of him rallying large crowds with soaring oratory, the ad also shows Obama in small and intimate settings, in keeping with his more low-key approach in the Keystone State...

FILMCLIP AT LINK

or here:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185304443/bctid1489847735

[LisaM]

1. Did David Shuster accuse him of pimping them out?

Just asking......

[Not the Only One]

14. I think David was referring to actual campaign activity by Chelsea, not appearances in ads.

You'd have to ask him, though.

[LisaM]

19. You know what? I shouldn't have said that.

I guess I just don't like the MSNBC boys club, but I should not have said that in regards to this ad. Fingers typed faster than brain thought, I guess.....

[Barack_America]

2. Sweet! I can't wait to see it on TV here!

:thumbsup:

[peace13]

3. Thanks for this. n/t

[Zachstar]

4. A family I look forward to hanging out at the white house!

GOBAMA!!

[quantass]

5. nice

[BumRushDaShow]

6. Wow. What a great commercial!!

:thumbsup:

Look forward to seeing that one! I know we are now in the 2-weeks-to-go period so the campaigning is probably about to ratchet into full force now. Got 2 mailers yesterday.

[polichick]

7. I like it - simple and intimate.

[stellanoir]

8. Lovely

A perfect snapshot of our national diversity to dispel all this god awful regressive racism.

Here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I'll redundantly post the wombat again.

http://www.global-mindshift.org/memes/wombat.swf

[Algorem]

9. that's typical.

[taught_me_patience]

10. Hell yeah

this is the new age American family.

[NJmaverick]

11. Hopefully this ad will reduce the impact racism

has had on his campaign. Subtle enough, not be be blatant, but direct enough that the simple minded should understand the message.

[PA Democrat]

12. Thanks for posting. He has another good one running here shot in front of a decaying steel mill

while talking about the economy and free trade deals. PA has not fared well under NAFTA- 35,000 plus jobs lost.

BTW, I heard on the local news today that he is gaining support among female and white male voters in PA.

[Cha]

25. This is really good news!..

Thanks PA Dem. :hi:

[AtomicKitten]

13. Wonderful, positive, up-lifting ad.

:hi:

[NYCGirl]

15. I can't wait to see that family in the White House!

:hi:

[Yael]

18. Hear hear!!

:woohoo:

[tishaLA]

16. Really good ad. And it's cool to see his grandmother

and to hear her speak.

[Yael]

17. Excellent!

I haven't seen that one running yet. Very nice focus.

I hadn't seen his Grandmother speak before. I am glad they included her.

[NYCGirl]

20. kick

[azmouse]

21. So many great women in his life.

He's very fortunate!

[PresidentObama]

22. The Clinton supporters are hitting the panic button. REZKO!11 WRIGHT!11 SEXIST!!1

[City Lights]

23. Very nice ad.

First time I've seen his sister. It's nice to hear her, and his grandmother speak on his behalf. What a great family! :-)

[Cha]

33. Obama's sister is amazing like he is..

She was featured when she was out campaigning in the Hawai'i primaryB-)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/10/31/obama-rolls-out-new-camp_n_70536.html


<snip>
"Soetoro-Ng, a history teacher at La Pietra Hawai'i School for Girls, said people of diverse backgrounds may be drawn to her brother because they see themselves in him. Obama's and Soetoro-Ng's mother was from Kansas. Obama's father is from Kenya, and the couple met as students at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa. Soetoro-Ng's father, from her mother's second marriage, was a student from Indonesia."

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Jan/13/ln/hawaii801130354.html

[City Lights]

35. Great links, zidzi. Thanks.

:hi:

[Cha]

36. You're Welcome, No Surrender~

:hi: I love your graphic message.. GET OUT OF IRAQ

[City Lights]

37. Thanks!

:D

[Cha]

24. This is great ad! Bring in the whole fam..

That's what it's all about..Love, Families, and HOPE!

[BigDDem]

26. Was that granny that's the

"typical white person?"

[NYCGirl]

27. That's her! NT

[loveangelc]

28. it shows his grandmother today? i havent watched yet.

[NYCGirl]

29. Yes. NT

[BigDDem]

31. No biggie

just a typical white person

[loveangelc]

32. o ok

[Cali_Democrat]

30. cool ad

nt

[loveangelc]

34. awwwww that video is so cute!!!!

[K Gardner]

38. After reading the first chapters of "Dreams" last night, it is wonderful to put "Toot's" name

with the face of the grandmother; to see his sister and just have read about Barack's stepfather, Lolo, who helped him thrive during his young years in Indonesia. Barack's life is surely a story not many of us can claim, but encompasses the understanding to which all of us should aspire. How proud "Toots" must be of her beloved grandson !

[jackson_dem]

39. His ads have been big on his grandparents in Pennsylvania

;)

[NYCGirl]

40. Kick