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Obama camp: Big Bird ad a response to 'grassroots outcry' (supporters thrown under the bus)
Politico ^ | 10/9/12 | DONOVAN SLACK

Posted on 10/09/2012 1:37:04 PM PDT by Snuph

Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki says the campaign was tapping into a "grassroots outcry" when it put together an ad attacking Mitt Romney for wanting to de-fund Big Bird.

"There's been a strong grassroots outcry over the attacks on Big Bird. This is something that mothers across the country are alarmed about, and you know, we're tapping into that," Psaki told reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bigbird; obama
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Running out of under the bus scapegoats?
1 posted on 10/09/2012 1:37:16 PM PDT by Snuph
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2 posted on 10/09/2012 1:40:43 PM PDT by red-dawg
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She said the campaign has received a request from Sesame Street to pull the Big Bird ad but hasn’t decided whether it will comply.

“We’re reviewing it,” she said.

Psaki, Obama spokes person.

They are reviewing it????


3 posted on 10/09/2012 1:40:50 PM PDT by Snuph ("give me Liberty...")
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The RNC has some fun with the Obama campaign’s self-immolation today with this graphic.


4 posted on 10/09/2012 1:42:17 PM PDT by Justaham
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Republican response.

5 posted on 10/09/2012 1:43:59 PM PDT by NYer
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Ah, soon it will be Bush’s fault.

NEVER, EVER Obama’s fault!


6 posted on 10/09/2012 1:45:01 PM PDT by goodolemr
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I’m sure that for the 40% of voters who absolutely, certainly will vote for the anti-Christ, this is a vital issue.

For the 60% of the population that is not delusional or low-IQ, maybe not as much.


7 posted on 10/09/2012 1:45:58 PM PDT by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: Justaham

Great response.

So the original ad. Professional ad team does hit piece using trademarked character and it’s the fault of the “grass roots”?

How about you guys just jumped the shark?


8 posted on 10/09/2012 1:46:48 PM PDT by TigerClaws
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I think secretly Bumby is blaming Big Bird.

He just can’t get a break today.

Good for us.


9 posted on 10/09/2012 1:47:13 PM PDT by stanne
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Wow, hopefully with that newly grown sense of humour the GOP can grow a spine too!

I remain hopeful!


10 posted on 10/09/2012 1:47:42 PM PDT by GraceG
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Obama called offside. Under the bus penalty!




11 posted on 10/09/2012 1:48:39 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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Let's talk about this


12 posted on 10/09/2012 1:49:20 PM PDT by timestax (Why not drug tests for the President AND all White Hut staff ? ? ?)
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“There’s been a strong grassroots outcry over the attacks on Big Bird.”

I’m glad the libs have their priorities in order.

I fully expect this will force Gov. Romney to cancel his scheduled attack on Barney the Dinosaur.


13 posted on 10/09/2012 1:49:37 PM PDT by moovova (Obama has been Big Birded.)
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This is something that mothers across the country are alarmed about

Why on earth are women not outraged at this portrayal of them as hysterical goofballs.

14 posted on 10/09/2012 1:51:42 PM PDT by dead (It ain't over until the phone lady sings.)
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I think that bus is going to need some new tires soon...


15 posted on 10/09/2012 1:52:52 PM PDT by UltraV ("Well you've got to hand it to Mitt Romney, because President Obama sure did." Seth Myers, SNL)
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...and a front-end alignment...


16 posted on 10/09/2012 1:53:39 PM PDT by UltraV ("Well you've got to hand it to Mitt Romney, because President Obama sure did." Seth Myers, SNL)
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My kids have NEVER watched sesame street. Over the years, it has been invaded with PC crap.


17 posted on 10/09/2012 1:54:27 PM PDT by Eagle of Liberty (We the People are coming!!)
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Big Bird staying on the air is the least of my worries. And for kids there are plenty of shows for them to watch.


18 posted on 10/09/2012 1:59:34 PM PDT by sheana
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“You folks may not have a job but I’ll make sure you have Big Bird, no matter how much it costs you”.


19 posted on 10/09/2012 2:01:34 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to annoy someone, point out something obvious that they are trying hard to ignore)
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That’s so wrong!! Sam, the American Eagle is a great American, and definitely a conservative. :)


20 posted on 10/09/2012 2:03:21 PM PDT by Politicalmom (Liberalism. Ideas so great they have to be mandatory.-FReeper Osage Orange)
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