Monthly Archives: August 2012

MoveOn.org Horses Around In New Ad Attacking Mitt Romney

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

We knew this was coming. We just didn’t know whence it would come. Now we do. The latest concept with a capital K from MoveOn.org:   Transcript (via CNN): My name’s Rafalca, the Romney’s dressage horse. You might have seen me … Continue reading →

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Obama For America – Except In Campaign Ad’s Music

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

During the London Olympics opening ceremony, NBC’s myriad viewers saw this spot for Barack Obama’s reelection campaign:   Transcript: We’re a nation of workers and doers and dreamers. We work hard for what we get. And all we ask for … Continue reading →

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Can You Count All The Brand Names In Rick Ross’s Songs?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

It’s fun! Sneak Adtack starter kit here.  

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This Is Kind Of Scary

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

From mediabistro’s Morning Media Newsfeed: mediabistro.com tweets: @mediabistro #mbchats Does a newspaper paywall make you subscribe or click away? @michelewells Click away. I’ll find the same info elsewhere. @D_Alpher I can’t click away fast enough when I encounter a newspaper paywall. @smaloy Click away. The … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Elizabeth Warren’s China Sin-drome Edition)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The Boston Herald finally notices that Elizabeth Warren’s new TV spot says we should be more like China. Details at IGTLTDT.  

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You Should Just Set Your Money On Fire (Knights Of Columbus Edition)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday the Knights of Columbus ran this full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal as part of its Civility in America campaign: The KofC also ran this ad in USA Today: Memo to the fine folks at the Knights of … Continue reading →

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An Appdate On Mitt Romney’s VP Announcement App

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Yesterday the hardworking staff noted that the Romney campaign had introduced an app “that will allow users to sign up to be the first to learn the identity of Mitt’s #2.” At the same time, the Obama campaign introduced a … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Elizabeth Warren Saves Capitalism Edition)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The Boston Herald gets a “silly” comment Elizabeth Warren made and just won’t let go. See IGTLTDT for details.  

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Dead Blogging JazzBoston At The BPL

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

So the hardworking staff trundled down to the Boston Public Library last night for the JazzBoston convocation of local music lovers stranded by WGBH radio’s eviscerating of jazz programs from its airwaves. And we fully expected a repeat of the … Continue reading →

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“I’m Scott Pelley, And I DON’T Approve This Message”

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Karl Rove’s 501(c)(4) gunsel Crossroads GPS has hijacked CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley for its latest Obama drive-by. From Politico’s Morning Score: FIRST LOOK – “THIS IS THE WORST ECONOMIC RECOVERY AMERICA HAS EVER HAD.”That’s how Scott Pelley led the … Continue reading →

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