Barack Obama must have loads of dough with which to play.
The Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign today announced they’ve bought a half-hour slot on CBS’ prime time schedule. Though there’s no word on how much Obama spent on the time, he’s obviously not worried – the Senator’s reportedly in talks to sign up other networks, as well:
The Obama campaign will air a half-hour primetime special on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m.
Sources say the Obama camp is also in talks with NBC and Fox. NBC is said to be very near a deal. With Fox, the matter is likely to remain uncertain as the time period could conflict with Game 6 of the World Series.
The direct purchase of such a large block of national airtime right before an election used to be more commonplace before campaigns began to focus their end game strategies exclusively on battleground states. Such a move is not without precedent in modern presidential politics, however — Ross Perot did a similar purchase in 1992.
Well, we certainly won’t be watching if it conflicts with the World Series. That would be Un-American!
mcc
This is really neat to hear, but:
the time period could conflict with Game 6 of the World Series.
…isn’t… it kind of a bad time to schedule it, then? 😐
walt zipprian
Is baseball more important than the future of the country?
greybat
Didn’t they just have the world series? What was that thing with the ice-skaters?
MEN-SAR
no one will watch.
his target audience will be busy out stealing cars, robbing gas stations and doing smack.
Candy
No. 4 – Men-Sar…….that is fucking hysterical!!! Word!
crazylove
Well- we know Men Sar will be busy at the KKGay rally so he won’t be seeing it.
Mr C
Men-Sar…Maybe they may also be out to rape and kill your Mother that night.
Then it will give you a legitimate reason to hate Blacks!
fredo777
Mr C, don’t stoop to that level.
It’s really not worth it.
Mr C
I know Fredo……MY BADD.
But these girls take me there!
CHURCHILL-Y
He’s been practising with cousin Odinga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QcpdUtxNQ
fredo777
Oh, check this out:
http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/10/10/palin_chryson/