Media/Adverts

Cards (10)

  • What was Obama's media campaign called?
    'Change we can believe in'
  • What did many voters believe in 2008?
    61% compared to 31% perceived Obama's advertisements as far more positive and focused on policies
  • What other ads did Obama make?
    Ads which linked Bush and McCain
  • What did Obama's campaign present him as?
    Someone who working-class voters could connect with
  • What was McCain's media campaign called?
    'Country First' (unclear)
  • What did Bush' campaign suggest about Obama?
    That he was dangerous, with them linking him to Hussain
  • What was Obama shown to be by Republican media?
    A narcissist and self-centered celebrity
  • What evidence was used to suggest Obama as a narcissist?
    Reports saying he went to the gym 3 times a day and demanding hard to find organic bottles
  • What did both media campaigns do?
    They both attacked each other, but Obama usually only did it in reaction to what was said
  • Who did the McCain campaign try to use in their media?
    Celebrities such as Oprah and Degeneres yet it backfired and damaged their campaign