Obama Media Blitz To Follow Overseas

18 Jul 2008

Obama Media Blitz To Follow Overseas

Sen. Barack Obama is preparing for an upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe. As CNN's Howard Kurtz reports, he'll have a lot of well-known travel companions.

"… Rocket bomb Barack Obama Barack Obama three broadcast network anchors trouble -- Halfway around the world. Lured by an offer of -- with a candidate with Katie Couric Brian Williams and Charlie Gibson each getting an exclusive on successive night. That means CBS NBC and ABC evening newscast will do exactly what …" at 0:04

"… always big news and a presumed presidential nominee traveled abroad right. Wrong John McCain has taken three trips abroad to Europe the Middle East. Canada Colombia and Mexico in the last four months. No anchor tag along in fact some broadcasting …" at 0:49

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23 Sep 2008

John McCain Voting For Barack Obama?

What's in a name? A lot, especially if you're a black drummer named John McCain.

"… John McCain. -- apt to do that's Jonathan McCain wanted. -- my name is John McCain -- John McCain and -- are you voting for Barack Obama. -- sit teeny bit like Barack Obama. And his. Best known for having -- in the drummer. And call that toaster. Allison logged into our heads the name. That John McCain. Could be worse I'm not Sarah -- they know on not Sarah Palin. Stop a few viewers from leaving voicemails. -- the fox station in Bangalore. …" at 0:04

"… We hope to god. -- that airedale you don't want to be part with that same brush. …" at 0:49

"… I think differently. Than we thought this would be good guy named John McCain and I -- and -- did it. I'm not good not only that you are aren't gonna -- and how little time. …" at 1:34

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19 Sep 2008

Candidates Switch Names To 'Barack Obama'

In Brazil, several political candidates are changing their names to "Barack Obama," hoping it'll help them win.

"… The battle between John McCain and Barack Obama is playing out across the United States and apparently in Brazil as well. But you'll really find Obama's name here. In this …" at 0:01

"… the labor part. And from that moment on people started associated with Barack Obama. …" at 0:56

"… Brazilian analysts say Obama has developed a strong following in the South American country which has a predominantly mixed race -- black population. I'll -- album minority in public office I've got spent did myself political …" at 1:37

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