"Yes We Can" video by Will.i.am wins an Emmy

[LynneSin]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/16/%e2%80%9cyes-we-can%e2%80%9d-obama-video-wins-emmy/

From CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt

(CNN) – The famous “Yes We Can” video that spliced together clips of Barack Obama’s New Hampshire primary night speech and set it to music with celebrities singing along has won an Emmy award.

Produced by Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am, the video won in the first time "New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment” category that “recognizes innovative production techniques and the use of media enhancement to support content.”

The video became an internet sensation when it first appeared shortly before Super Tuesday. Among the many celebrities who lent their voices to t project, which was filmed in black and white, are John Legend, Scarlett Johansson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Obama's campaign often plays the video before he takes the stage at rallies

[Zachstar]

1. Cool!

[Jokerman]

2. Very Cool! K & R (& direct link)

For anyone who would rather not add to CNN's hit count:

http://www.dipdive.com/dip-politics/ywc/

[april]

5. Thank You so Much! this is a wonderful site * go check it out everyone

[zanne]

3. I watch that video almost every day...

When I'm feeling optimistic, it reaffirms my faith in people and when I'm feeling down, it lifts me up.

[jefferson_dem]

4. It was that NH speech that showed me what Obama was really made of.

Remember the circumstances. --http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article3157498.ece

The raw determination. He simply refused to let the movement fail - "Yes We Can"! Such an inspiration.

-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe751kMBwms

[zanne]

9. I had tickets to go to that rally...

I was a volunteer in the Primary campaign and I was the Ward captain, so I got two tickets. My husband had gone over to the polls to help register new voters, so I waited for him. He got back at 10:30 that night! I missed possibly his most important speech. GAH!

[Poll_Blind]

7. Agreed.

PB

[davidpdx]

6. Awesome!

[Flying Dream Blues]

8. This is truly inspirational...I'm overcome with emotion. YES WE CAN! nt

[Hope And Change]

10. K & R!