Good News, Bad News, No News
Obama Infomercial, Joe the Plumber, Candy Cutbacks
John Moe
Angela Kim
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
- Sen. Obama's Infomercial
- (GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
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1. Barack Obama's infomercial.
The Democratic presidential candidate bought up a half hour of air time on several TV networks for a prime time address and documentary that he described as an infomercial. It's the first such move in a presidential race since Ross Perot in 1996.
Was this campaign development good news, bad news or no news?
2. McCain gets obsessed with Joe the Plumber
You thought Joe the Plumber would fade away after the last debate? Think again, my friends. Samuel Wurzelbacher, also known as "Joe the Plumber," has become a central figure in the John McCain campaign as the candidate rails against Barack Obama's economic policies. Wurzlebacher has been speaking at the rallies as well.
Joe's dominance in the McCain campaign: good news, bad news or no news?
3. Less variety of candy available
Lower consumer spending has meant candy companies are more reluctant to test new brands. Thirty-five new chocolate products were available compared to 49 a year ago. Among sugar and gum confectionaries, it was down to 54 from 119.
Lack of candy variety: good news, bad news or no news?
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- Music Bridge:
- Roots and Wire
- Artist: Deadbeat
- CD: Roots and Wire (Wagon Repair)
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