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In the discussion thread: Obama Team had better get on Ellen, Letterman, Leno and FAST [View all]

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Mon Jul 2, 2012, 12:19 AM

ErikJ (2,606 posts)

20. The GOP propaganda machine would go crazy saying Obama using govt money for his re-election.

But they need to do it anyway. The ACA ignorance out there is horrendous.

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Obama Team had better get on Ellen, Letterman, Leno and FAST [View all]	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	OP
I think you're right, Republicans are spreading all the lies, raising fears....	NYC_SKP	Jul 2012	#1
Believe it or not, Sanjay was pretty cool...he kept trying to explain the good side. nt	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#7
These freakin Repukes Govs don't help either. If you know little or nothing and	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#10
For some reason this had been poorly presented so people understand....	Historic NY	Jul 2012	#2
that's why we need to fight back. And IMHO, they've got to get on the 8th	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#6
This need to be said and fast	Gman	Jul 2012	#3
good point. hope it's true. And they need to kick some MSM ass to get them to challenge the lies.	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#9
agreed....	spanone	Jul 2012	#4
The Republicans and the right wing MSM control the narrative.	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#5
Agreed... But, Obama could get on any talk show he wants, Michelle too. mass audience	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#8
A PSA would be brilliant, but can they play them this close to an election?	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#11
well, it's not an "election" thing.....It is a law now, so it would be non-partisan explanation	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#12
Just don't mention a candidate's name	dragonlady	Jul 2012	#13
But a lot of people know the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as Obamacare...	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#28
Ha...read up on PSAs	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#14
Thank you! That's a great idea. :)	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#18
The GOP propaganda machine would go crazy saying Obama using govt money for his re-election.	ErikJ	Jul 2012	#20
That's what I was thinking, but screw them, if it's legal...	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#22
I think McConnell is trying to tie up funds for PSA on this issue in the Senate.	demgrrrll	Jul 2012	#36
Very interesting. Are you saying they already have talked about using PSAs for ACA?	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#55
I am not sure, heard this very quickly in passing, something about McConnell wanting to stop	demgrrrll	Jul 2012	#67
This is the law of the land--it is NOT a "Democratic" law--it is a law for all Americans.	MADem	Jul 2012	#35
Ellen's on summer break n/t	grasswire	Jul 2012	#15
ok. thanks	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#19
I wouldn't put Ellen in the same category as Leno and Letterman	Go Vols	Jul 2012	#16
I don't care who they are -- just mass audience.	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#17
Ellen has taken Opera's place. Almost 3 million viewers an episode.	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#21
.	Go Vols	Jul 2012	#71
I stand corrected.	joshcryer	Jul 2012	#74
Guess we'll be hearing a lot less	deaniac21	Jul 2012	#75
are you serious ? Ellen would help a lot more than going on leno or letterman	JI7	Jul 2012	#25
Just looked	Go Vols	Jul 2012	#70
Perfect Spokesman	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#23
People who like him don't need to be "sold." A NASCAR driver or sports hero would be a better bet.	MADem	Jul 2012	#39
It's not the Right Wing we need to convince.	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#42
Most of the people who remember MASH are almost eligible for Medicare.	MADem	Jul 2012	#44
MASH is still popular in reruns	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#46
It's mostly older eyes on those TV LAND reruns, though.	MADem	Jul 2012	#47
Tom Hanks would do it	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#49
They still are Box Office Draws, though--they've been on the big screen often in the last ten years.	MADem	Jul 2012	#51
How about Al Franken?	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#52
I'm sure he's touting this every day as a member of the Senate.	MADem	Jul 2012	#60
Get the Big Bang folks	bigbrother05	Jul 2012	#77
Ha! AND get the geek vote, too! nt	MADem	Jul 2012	#79
All they need to do is let the Government Do What The Government Does.	MADem	Jul 2012	#24
Good idea but NOT enough,	elleng	Jul 2012	#27
Let RMoney waste his dough. It is summertime, and the living is easy.	MADem	Jul 2012	#34
Yes but . . .	elleng	Jul 2012	#37
I don't think there is a void. This is 4th of July week. Only the wonks are glued to their TVs.	MADem	Jul 2012	#40
That's what Mass did? During Mitten's tenure?	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#56
RMoney HIMSELF touted the program INCESSANTLY. In fact, he built a special "bully pulpit" and no, I	MADem	Jul 2012	#61
Yes. You're right.	elleng	Jul 2012	#26
Rec'd and tweeted. Dems MUST control msg - It's THEIR msg!! n/t	Beartracks	Jul 2012	#29
Nancy Pelosi and Howard Dean kicked ass on Press The Meat this morning. nt	MADem	Jul 2012	#45
Dean yes....not so sure with Nancy- she is so softspoken and not exactly the	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#57
If she bellowed or yelled, they'd drag out the "shrill woman" accusations...only they wouldn't use	MADem	Jul 2012	#59
Johnny Stewart too	donheld	Jul 2012	#30
my two sons said that they	okieinpain	Jul 2012	#31
Just tell them, "Fine, get lost."	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#43
now you know I would never tell my own children that. n/t.	okieinpain	Jul 2012	#69
I guess I'm gonna have to explain the joke after all....	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#72
ok, thanks. i love my children I'll just use the old frying pan and gently	okieinpain	Jul 2012	#80
How did your sons fall under the influence of the kooks? That's really sad to	coalition_unwilling	Jul 2012	#48
I have a theory	Spitfire of ATJ	Jul 2012	#50
it is sad, but it's the up hill battle that dems face. n/t.	okieinpain	Jul 2012	#68
Get the facts about ACA out early and often.	AdHocSolver	Jul 2012	#32
They need to do regional buys in targeted cable markets	MADem	Jul 2012	#38
List of fronts	DonCoquixote	Jul 2012	#33
absolutely right!	KT2000	Jul 2012	#41
Please don't worry about a 3 point "drop" in a Gallup subgroup.	pnwmom	Jul 2012	#53
Gallup never loved a Dem, anyhow. nt	MADem	Jul 2012	#62
'come up with 5 simple, important points' (1) ACA is a huge middle-class tax CUT	ProgressiveEconomist	Jul 2012	#54
Very important points - seldom spoken. Hope we have some good debate hosts where you can use	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#63
how would one appearance on Ellen overcome 1200 lying radio stations?	Doctor_J	Jul 2012	#58
Thanks for saying my premise is absurd. But it is not. The general public middle of the roaders	Laura PourMeADrink	Jul 2012	#64
Exactly.	BumRushDaShow	Jul 2012	#65
No. They can't "create reality" because it IS reality.	lumberjack_jeff	Jul 2012	#66
This message was self-deleted by its author	politicasista	Jul 2012	#73
Remember this	Vietnameravet	Jul 2012	#76
I highly doubt any Republicans watch Ellen or Letterman	LynneSin	Jul 2012	#78

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