The Campaign Trail

History has been made! On November 4, 2008 the United States of America voted Barack Obama President-Elect. He is the first ever African American to hold this position. I think this is a clear sign that change is occuring in the States, something Obama is a strong supporter of. This is evident in a new ad posted supporting Obama. This ad is a take on the very popular beer ad in 2001. Using the same characters from this iconic ad they are thrown into a situation depicting what now is reality for most Americans. When greeting eachother with their usual "waaaaaazzuuuup" we realize what they are going through. One is in Iraq fighting the "war on terror", another has just lost his job. One is in bad medical health, and another is stuck outside in tsunami like conditions. In this ad very real issues are brought forward that many can relate to. Then at the end of the ad the man watching tv looks up to see a picture of Barack Obama followed with the words "Change". This gives him new hope, responding to his friends, that change is coming.

I believe that this ad was created very effectively. Seeing it we are reminded of the very funny beer commercial we saw a few years ago. With that in our memory we see this familiar characters who we almost feel as if we know. This ad dictates that change can be made, and that the United States can become geat again with the help of Barack Obama, who is a great example of change. Obama's message is crystal clear, and something that many may take comfort in. Change is coming. With already holding most of the popular vote, Obama has taken a creative spin to his campaigning to help others see what he truly believes in. Seeing this ad would only help to strengthen my belief in Obama. It's great to see him in power willing to stand up for change, and become a mentor and leader to everyone around him.