An interesting message from the Cain Campaign!

[rothenbj]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politic...puts-quirky-smoking-staffer-front-and-center/

What is he trying to say? Get that man a PV!

 

[NorthOfAtlanta]

Came over here to post this, we really need to get him a pv.

 

[rothenbj]

Where There

The explanation which I only half believe.

 

[rothenbj]

5 o'clock news story on this with the the last line from "sources saying, "It sends the wrong message, TO CHILDREN"", as if children have any interest in political campaigns.

 

[Uma]

Dang, that thing is wispy. Get the man a REO!

 

[Bill Godshall]

Last night this ad was played and replayed on MSNBC, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, and CNN News, with many political pundits commenting that it was poorly conceived, written and acted, and was a stupid ad.

But I thought the ad was excellent, as Cain's campaign didn't spend a dime running the ad on TV (but rather just posted it on Cain's website), with every news channel giving the ad lots of play and commenting on him and the ad.

Also, I think the ad targets Republican and Independent voters who smoke, as well as those who oppose the anti-tobacco extremism that has been advocated the last several years by Obama's FDA, CDC, NCI (and now DOT), by many state and local health officials and by CTFK, ACS, AHA, ALA, AMA, Legacy, etc.

Here are some more weblinks of news stories about this ad
For Real? Herman Cain Ad Shows Chief of Staff Smoking a Cigarette - Garance Franke-Ruta - Politics - The Atlantic
Cain?s Smoking Chief of Staff Defends Video Ad - Lindsey Boerma - NationalJournal.com
Cain's bizarre new ad: Is it for real? - CBS News Video

And here's a new story about Herman Cain's past experience lobbying for the National Restaurant Association against indoor smoking bans, reducing the blood alcohol limit while driving from .1% to .08%, and increasing the minimum wage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/u...ider-came-to-washington-as-lobbyist.html?_r=2

 

[sqirl1]

I really hope he wins this now.

 

[Bill Godshall]

Stephen Colbert mocks Herman Cain's smoking ad
Stephen Colbert Offers Herman Cain Suggestions For Further Commercials, Issues Challenge (VIDEO)

 

[bruiser]

How many of these people commented on Obama's smoking? Reports say he's quit, but I have my doubts seeing as how being President is a high pressure job.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Herman Cain Web Ad Puts Quirky, Smoking Staffer Front and Center - ABC News

What is he trying to say? Get that man a PV!

Courtesy of rothenbj.

 

[telsie]

Last night this ad was played and replayed on MSNBC, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, and CNN News, with many political pundits commenting that it was poorly conceived, written and acted, and was a stupid ad.

But I thought the ad was excellent, as Cain's campaign didn't spend a dime running the ad on TV (but rather just posted it on Cain's website), with every news channel giving the ad lots of play and commenting on him and the ad.

Oh, great analysis. I didn't even think of that! How do you get more coverage without spending money? You do something controversial. Clever indeed. It's a risky move, though. There could be a backlash since smoking has become so taboo. I guess they gambled that the bulk of people who might find it offensive are unlikely to vote for Cain anyway.

 

[Vocalek]

And he might have gained a few friends among smokers and former smokers.

Here's coverage from the Washington Post: Herman Cain’s smoking video: What was the message? - The Washington Post

 

[mooreted]

We should send Obama and Block a couple of nice mods and some juice.

I wont comment on Cain.