by John McCormick
STORM LAKE, Iowa -- On the same day a new ad promoting Sen. Hillary Clinton's recent endorsement by The Des Moines Register was rolled out, Sen. Barack Obama unveiled a new ad that looks an awful lot like an endorsement ad.
As a variety of campaign scenes flash by, so do quotes from publications ranging from TIME magazine to the Register.
The script, as provided by the campaign, is below the jump:
His candor is refreshing.
His scrupulous honesty is far more presidential than the dodging of other candidates.
Barack Obama, his healthcare plan takes on powerful interests and that tells voters something important about him.
On Wall Street, he got tough on CEOs telling them to protect the middle class.
Because for Barack Obama, it’s not politics as usual. It’s change we can believe in.
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Comments
GO OBAMA!
Posted by: Bethany | December 17, 2007 3:29 PM
great ad! i love the imagery and the pure positive energy from it!
Posted by: Nithin C | December 17, 2007 3:32 PM
The Des Moines Register's endorsement is so important!
Just ask
President John Edwards or
President Bill Bradley
Posted by: Sean | December 17, 2007 4:33 PM
For the last 20 years the country has been run by a Bush or Clinton. America is not a Monarchy - it is a democracy. We do not pass leadership from father to son or husband to wife. Our government is chosen by the people for the people, and I believe the American people are ready for a change. Barack the vote in '08
Posted by: David C. Phillips | December 17, 2007 4:44 PM
For the last 20 years the country has been run by a Bush or Clinton. America is not a Monarchy - it is a democracy. We do not pass leadership from father to son or husband to wife. Our government is chosen by the people for the people, and I believe the American people are ready for a change. Barack the vote in '08
Posted by: David C. Phillips | December 17, 2007 4:44 PM
"On the same day a new ad promoting Sen. Hillary Clinton's recent endorsement by The Des Moines Register was rolled out, Sen. Barack Obama unveiled a new ad that looks an awful lot like an endorsement ad."
So where's the Hillary ad?
Posted by: Biggdawg | December 17, 2007 4:51 PM
Great ad, very positive. No one wants to see Hillary's ad. The DMR endorsement for Hillary also said that Barack Obama would make a "fine president". I guess the Clintons arm twisting paid off for them in this endorsement, just like the others she's gotten. The Arkansas Mafia in action.
Obama '08!!
Posted by: Carolyn Grace | December 17, 2007 5:25 PM
The Des Moines Register hasn't picked a winning candidate in over 20 years, statistically speaking Obama should be better off without their endorsement. Besides that, the Register did say those things about him so he has every right to use the quotes. Go Obama! Vote for Hope, Vote for Obama!
Posted by: Charles Kushner | December 17, 2007 6:10 PM
Go Obama! An Obama/Edwards ticket looks better every day.
Posted by: Gonzalez, G | December 17, 2007 6:43 PM
No one has any idea how much I prayed that Obama should not get the Des Moines Register endorsement. It's a curse!
I couldn't understand how supporters were hoping he got it. But this is something I understand very well.
After February 5th, the Des Moines Register endorsement will become something that some candidates will hold an all-night intercessory prayer so that they don't get the endorsement.
Posted by: Diamond | December 17, 2007 8:59 PM
Obama is the first politician in my life time that I feel like I can really get excited about. I hope he wins. Hillary had one important vote during all her 'experience' in congress, one critical vote- to authorize the war. AND SHE BOTCHED IT. She didn't even read the intel report
Posted by: X greenwald | December 17, 2007 9:05 PM
A change from ones left hand to the right hand is no change. A change from a father to his son is no change. Neither is a change from a husband to his wife any change at all.
Obama/Edwards is the dream ticket. The spirit of our forefathers and that of the spreme being will see us through this phase in our nations history towards the dawn of a new era.
Vote Obama/Edwards '08!
God Bless the USA.
Posted by: Anonymous | December 17, 2007 11:28 PM
No more Clinton dynasty and corrupted Health Industry.
!!! VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA !!!
Posted by: jkojs | December 18, 2007 8:22 AM
Awesome ad. He depicts hope. A new type of leader. I want him to win. He does not need the endorsement, although it may be "limelight" that everyone else is looking for, I feel it is a curse. There is such vigor within his campaign. He makes you want to take a stance and make a change. "GO OBAMA" He has an agenda for the people and not himself. "We the People."
Posted by: Gist | December 18, 2007 9:05 AM
Fine. Great. Just keep Hillary out of Storm Lake. That town is STILL innocent. Let's not ruin it.
Posted by: John W. | December 18, 2007 11:31 AM
Barack Obama for President.
It's time for America to Rise and Shine again.
Posted by: PulSamsara | December 20, 2007 11:00 AM