Obama Launches Radio Ads in S.C.

[Kingstree]

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is reaching out to fellow blacks in his first advertising effort in South Carolina, a minute-long spot scheduled to begin airing Wednesday on 36 radio stations with predominantly black listenership.

The Illinois senator has been careful not to be defined strictly as a black candidate and risk alienating white voters, but he and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton are in a close fight for the black voters who traditionally make up half of the Democratic primary turnout in South Carolina. The radio ad allows Obama to target his appeal to black audiences.

Clinton enjoys strong support in the black community and is married to former President Clinton, who is wildly popular among black voters. Obama's advisers say their biggest challenge is introducing him to voters who certainly know who Clinton is, but may not know much about Obama or even that he is black.




http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/24/ap3945543.html

[Kingstree]

1. Good move.

With his spectacular performance in last night's debate, he will get outstanding support throughout the Palmetto state. Go Obama!

[obnoxiousdrunk]

2. Looks like he is getting closer

to securing the VP spot. Go Obama !

[Kingstree]

3. Don't hate,

He's setting the right pace and tragedy to the Prez and last night's debate was just a warm up. Do I detect a little worry? He's already the front runner. Don't, stress is not good for you. Calm down, it'll be alright.

[obnoxiousdrunk]

4. I don't hate any of

our candidates and will vote for anyone of them.It's just my gut feeling that Obama won't get the nod at least this time.

[Nedsdag]

5. So when will he get the nod?

n/t

[obnoxiousdrunk]

6. 2016

[Nedsdag]

7. Not if Martin O'Malley or Deval Patrick have any say.

n/t