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WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)In an effort to overcome the nagging problem of vaccine hesitancy among Republicans, former President Barack Obama is appearing in a new video urging them not to take the coronavirus vaccine.
In the public-service announcement, Obama looks directly into the camera and says, Im speaking today to Republicans across the country. I know weve had our differences in the past, but now Im reaching out to ask you for a special favor: to not take the vaccine. It would mean a lot to me and make me very happy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since the Obama spot started airing, on Monday, requests for vaccines from members of the G.O.P. have skyrocketed, with Republicans reportedly lining up around the block at some vaccination sites.
It turns out that the former President was the perfect messenger, Harland Dorrinson, a C.D.C. spokesperson, said. At the C.D.C., we are all saying, Thanks, Obama.
Speaking to reporters, Obama said that he was pleased that his targeted message to Republicans appeared to be having the desired impact. Looks like Ive still got it, he said.
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WVreaper
(621 posts)Now I get it.
Grokenstein
(5,725 posts)and tell Americans they should NOT stick metal into electrical outlets.
I would have been prepared to make a fortune on highly-conductive "Stick It To Michelle" forks. And the nation's I.Q. would have skyrocketed over the following week. The pervasive coast-to-coast stench of roasting greasy back hair would have been totally worth it.
Rhiannon12866
(205,492 posts)Notek
(478 posts)for the knockout punch.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,492 posts)OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)Vinca
(50,278 posts)opposite of anything Obama thinks is a good idea.
malaise
(269,054 posts)Good one