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ABC Pushing ‘Daisies,’ Not Democrats

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Posted on Oct 27, 2008
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Everything’s coming up Democrats ... but not on ABC.

The Obama campaign is running a big media blitz on Wednesday night, with CBS, Fox, NBC and Univision all airing the Democratic presidential candidate’s muy mysterioso half-hour advertisement at 8 p.m., but ABC and the CW won’t be joining in the Obamathon—so those determined to watch network TV that night will be treated to their choice of “Pushing Daisies” or “America’s Next Top Model.”


The Live Feed via Defamer:

One source said ABC offered the airtime, but the Obama campaign, for whatever reason, declined to buy an ad.

Perhaps the campaign decided ads running on three broadcast networks was sufficient, or decided to pour the money into, say, West Virginia.

The move gives Obama near-domination of the major broadcast networks at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening less than a week before Election Day. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision will also air the ad. Fifth broadcaster the CW will counter program with its usual show in the time period, “America’s Next Top Model.”

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By Louise, October 31, 2008 at 4:44 pm #

Lets be real. I’ll betcha ABC was never asked ‘cause their ratings are low and their demographics are lower intellect.

At least that’s how it reads, judging from some of the comments at the end of the article.

Like: “Sarah Palin is more qualified than obama and biden and McCain to be president.”

Can’t you just imagine her first State of the Nation address?

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“Hey there! Gosh it’s great to see so many real Americans! Things are super don’cha know also over there in the Middle East we’ve got Talabani and Alpaca on the run and also those bad guys too and my new VP Joe the plummer [applause] because also - sorry Joe [wink, wink, laughter] the economy’s great too also I just heard banks are opening for business too - also here in my new home in West Virginia, Northern Virginia? Oh - Washington DC [thumbs up, point, wink, wink, laughter] I have this really neat house also really old too and my friends and the First Dude are pitchin in rippen out those smelly old walls also makin it real down-home like too - also with cute little apartments too for my children also rental income [gasps] hurtful laying my good friend John to rest also they say the good die young too so God knows me also and also will take him up like all old folks too you betcha! [wink, wink, double point, stunned silence, broken only by Joe stepping backwards off the podium ... whoops!]”

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So of course, even though I hope with all my heart McCain does not become our next president. I REALLY hope with all my heart, if he does he lives to be one hundred! wink

Maybe we can organise a group of senior citizens to take turns carrying, dragging, pushing him in and out of the Oval Office and propping him up behind the desk. Anything to keep the Chirpin’ Chipmunk from getting in there!

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By Purple Girl, October 28, 2008 at 4:32 pm #

ABC sould have been fined for Conflict of interest by having the Clintons boy wonder moderate the debate between Sens Obama & Clinton. A bit biased to have a previous employee “Grill” His old Boss(since NOW Hillary claims she was co President- something they denied in the ‘90’s)
Add to that Mr.Charlie ‘Lapelpins’ Gibsons ineptitude.
They spent over 1/2 the debate discussing Hillary’s Charges, thus validating them, Regrdless as to whether or not the Voting public was interested or Concerned.
That Debate should have disqualified ABC from EVER holding another presidential Debate. That was the most blatantly biased and intellecually insulting piece of crap TV I have ever seen…Really EVER!
both were on a Witch hunt and did a Great disservice to the citizens of this country by their Unprofessional sensationalism of the Sleaze variety.
Truley ABC should have been leveled a Hefty Fine and barred from such Important discussions.
Really should have had their Licensed pulled, a few day suspecion I’m sure would have guaranteed such Election tampering would cease. And that is what they were doing tampering with the voters right to pertinent information to base their decsion on in the Primary race. ABC proved it is easily Bought, thus not ‘Free’ in regards to being a public service, It was more like a Paid Advertisement for Hillary.

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