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Ads classified: Obama's Radio Ads in SC

    Further fallout from the debate: Barack Obama is now running a radio ad in South Carolina directly aimed at the black community. It follows this debate exchange, as recounted by CNN:

    During the debate, one YouTube questioner asked the Illinois Democrat how he would respond to African-Americans who say he is not black enough.

“When I’m catching a cab in Manhattan,” Obama replied, “I have… my credentials.” Laughter then broke out as the senator’s remarks trailed off and he segued into a broader stump answer.

“Race permeates society,” he added, “and I do believe in the core decency of the American people."

    This is all obviously the beginning of Obama's push to claim the lion's share of the black vote. Expect a lot more of the same.

Published Jul 30 2007, 11:55 AM by Importer

LorenzoJennifer said:

Don't know if it's my drawing an inference or your making an implication - but are you being critical of Sen. Obama actively soliciting the Black American voter? Every candidate is wise to court and massage his/her voter base, whether it's Hillary campaigning heavily among female voters, Barack among Black voters or whatever.

August 2, 2007 4:43 AM
Steven Stark said:

I'm not being critical of Obama's efforts in this regard at all. Sorry if that was unclear.

August 4, 2007 1:04 PM