The Obama Infomercial

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Leslie Anne

That's not how things work with campaign contributions. McCain won't be returning any of his unused funds back to the people who sent them either.

or the 150,000 on Palin's wardrobe...for that matter the clothing either

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

Candidates ARE allowed to give the money to charity or other campaigns as long as they aren't spending it for personal use. He should have donated the money to charity instead of buying the infomercial..it would have been better for his campaign.

Look at it like this...it was aimed at undecideds and for those who STILL aqt this point 'don't know' what Obama's plans are if they watched should have a better idea now.

I thought if nothing else, it was a good idea without debate atmosphere or some kind of circus going on, know what his plans are.


Cracker, here is the exact quote I was looking for:

"It used to be that only rain or some other act of God could delay the World Series," he {McCain} said. "But I guess network executives figured an Obama infomercial was close enough."

The Obama campaign did not ask that the game be delayed, said a spokesman for Fox, which broadcasts the World Series.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/...cle/index.html

and after seeing what happened last night, the game would have been over on Monday anyways....not to mention is was one of the lowest rated World Series in recent history.

[VAgirl18]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

or the 150,000 on Palin's wardrobe...for that matter the clothing either

No, but they WILL be donating the clothing to charity after the election. Double use is more effective than wasting.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

No, but they WILL be donating the clothing to charity after the election. Double use is more effective than wasting.

I dont get the wardrobe argument. Just about everyone on TV wears donated or borrowed clothing to advertise for someone. Hell models and actresses borrow dresses and jewels all the time on the red carpet and no one says anything. How is this any different? Because the RNC may have borrowed or purchased them? Bought clothes are going to charity and the donated ones are being returned. Her clothing argument is weak.

Sorry for being off topic.....

And to address someone else...obama changes his opinions all the time like any other politician. Dont accuse just McCain.

[I.A.S.K.]

Originally Posted by VAgirl18

No, but they WILL be donating the clothing to charity after the election. Double use is more effective than wasting.

So RNC will be donating all $145,000 worth of clothing that was bought for Palin and her family? What about the $5,000 of makeup and hair stuff? Will that be double used as well? So, its okay to have President who wants a spending freeze on everything but defense, Veterns, S.S. and few other things and a Vice President who wants to have a spending frenzy? That's really a clear collective conservative message being sent to the American people!

I liked the infomercial.

[VAgirl18]

Originally Posted by I.A.S.K.

So RNC will be donating all $145,000 worth of clothing that was bought for Palin and her family? What about the $5,000 of makeup and hair stuff? Will that be double used as well? So, its okay to have President who wants a spending freeze on everything but defense, Veterns, S.S. and few other things and a Vice President who wants to have a spending frenzy? That's really a clear collective conservative message being sent to the American people!

I liked the infomercial.

Hair and makeup are totally different. I don't see anyone bringing up Hillary Clinton spending 3k back in 06 on two haircuts.