Could Barack Obama's paparazzi end up being the undoing of his presidential chances? According to a recently released poll by the Pew Research Center, when asked the question, "How much have you been hearing about Barack Obama?" 48 percent selected the response "too much." Even 34 percent of Democrats agreed they were hearing "too much." These numbers compare to just 26 percent of the general public who say they have heard too much about John McCain, while 38 percent say they have not heard enough about the Arizona Senator. Even 26 percent of Democrats say they have heard "too little" about McCain.
Pew's "Summary of Findings," which can be found here, observes: "By a margin of 76% to 11% respondents in Pew's weekly News Interest Index survey named Obama over McCain as the candidate they have heard the most about in recent days. But the same poll also shows that the Democratic candidate's media dominance may not be working in his favor."
As for McCain, the Pew summary observes: "In contrast, if anything, Pew's respondents said they want to hear more, not less about the Republican candidate. Just 26% in the poll said they had heard too much about McCain, while a larger number (38%) reported that they had heard too little about the putative Republican candidate."
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Obama fatigue
August 6, 2008 - 12:33 ET by bigtimerObama fatigue indeed!
Here I thought I was the only one.
One thing about this I am glad to see a poll on this...
This constant 24/7 barrage of a lovefest for 'The One' by the msm is going to backfire on him, let alone his own mouth every time he opens it plus his over-blown arrogance.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
It's comforting to know that
August 6, 2008 - 12:47 ET by Chris NormanIt's comforting to know that there are others tiring of the wall to wall coverage that is called "The Obamathon".
McNotObama '08
Obamathon
August 6, 2008 - 12:53 ET by Red JeepI am surprised that NBC and particularly MSNBC is spending precious broadcast time on the Olympics, and not the non-stop Obamathon. What’s more important sports or electing a president?
RedJ... Most that work on
August 6, 2008 - 12:57 ET by bigtimerRedJ...
Most that work on msnbc are going to be going through withdrawal symptoms as soon as this is covered all day/night.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
They may well combine the
August 6, 2008 - 13:00 ET by Chris NormanThey may well combine the two. "Like the Olymics, Obama unites the world" and all that - leading me to rename it again "The Obamiad"
McNotObama '08
America Loves Obamanation!
August 6, 2008 - 18:42 ET by Scout FinchOr is it the Democrats who are an abomination?
Either way, the results are the same.
Scout, But an Obamanation is
August 6, 2008 - 18:58 ET by Chris NormanScout, But an Obamanation is a good thing.
McNotObama '08
Amazing
August 6, 2008 - 16:07 ET by addeigloriamEven with the 24/7 coverage, the MSM has done an amazing job avoiding Obama's stance on the important issues. With the IQ of the average reporter almost as low as the democratic congress approval ratings, most seem to be smart enough to keep the focus on the showmanship and off the real issues that would certainly sink Obama.
not less about the Republican candidate
August 6, 2008 - 12:52 ET by CarlosSSo..., now the MSM will oblige and turn Obamathon into McNegativeathon.
I hope the fatigue continues to grow!
August 6, 2008 - 12:56 ET by RonCMaybe we'll see the Obsessed Lamestream Media ruin their worthless candidate with continued too-much-lovefest coverage. I'm betting they can't help themselves.
too-much-lovefest
August 6, 2008 - 12:58 ET by CarlosSRonC,
You may be right..., love makes people do crazy things.
Like smothering the object
August 6, 2008 - 13:03 ET by Chris NormanLike smothering the object of their affliction - er -affection with too much attention...
McNotObama '08
I see what they're doing, there!
August 6, 2008 - 13:57 ET by UndercoverConservativeoverexposure until anyone with decent short term memory quits paying attention, then resulting evil, scandals, and legitimate critique gets under the rada because no one wants to hear it.
Except for those with chemically damaged short-term memory who won't remember much about Obama except the name when they wake-n-bake their way to the polls.
"to call an illegal immigrant an "undocumented alien" is the same as calling a streetcorner drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist".
"You spend your money anyway you want and respect other's rights to do the same"
Gee thanks, PEW. I was sick
August 6, 2008 - 14:34 ET by charlietexasGee thanks, PEW. I was sick of Obama a year ago. If I have to see B.O. looking down his nose one more time....I'M going to slap................................................A LIBERAL.....AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAH
MOM
Im ok now
You mean like one of those
August 6, 2008 - 15:45 ET by dscottYou mean like one of those Head On commericals? Head On applied directly to the forehead, Head On applied directly to the forehead, Head On applied directly to the forehead.
So all the money advantage he has is being eaten up in a game of deminishing returns. The Obamanator can't say enough about CHANGE, one of these days he will mix it up and say we need to go back to the way things were. What did everything think they would do with the millions of dollars? Spend it on walking money to buy votes?
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Obamaians are even tired of him.
August 6, 2008 - 15:05 ET by whatajoyObama doesn't say anything of substantial or qualitative nature, yet he is all over the news each day. Boring. When Obama speaks, people don't listen. Come November, he'll be old news and life will resume Obamafree. Counting down the days to that.
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The Very Name
August 6, 2008 - 15:34 ET by WR JonasHis name is just too fabulously compatible with other words to not use it in some humorous fashion . For example , my contribution is OBAMANOMICS which describes his ignorance of economics. Such thinking is generally applied to his pronouncements which are clothed in some liberal mythology. We can't drill our way out of this! Really ? Give us some clear reason for this stupid statement. Tune up your car. Well , My 05 Blazer tunes itself up whenever I turn the key on. I check my tire pressure regularily and I don't think checking them more frequently will reduce the pump price. But his best is of course is drilling now won't effect oil prices or supply for the next 6 or 7 years . He is a totally clueless braying jackass. Does he really believe himself ? Or are we just seeing obamanomics in action ?
The Very Name
August 6, 2008 - 15:36 ET by WR JonasHis name is just too fabulously compatible with other words to not use it in some humorous fashion . For example , my contribution is OBAMANOMICS which describes his ignorance of economics. Such thinking is generally applied to his pronouncements which are clothed in some liberal mythology. We can't drill our way out of this! Really ? Give us some clear reason for this stupid statement. Tune up your car. Well , My 05 Blazer tunes itself up whenever I turn the key on. I check my tire pressure regularily and I don't think checking them more frequently will reduce the pump price. But his best is of course is drilling now won't effect oil prices or supply for the next 6 or 7 years . He is a totally clueless braying jackass. Does he really believe himself ? Or are we just seeing obamanomics in action ?
This is what the Democrats deserve
August 6, 2008 - 15:36 ET by SGriffisfor starting the primary campaign so soon.
Hasn't the 2012 Democratic
August 6, 2008 - 16:53 ET by Chris NormanHasn't the 2012 Democratic primary campaign already started?
McNotObama '08
The MSM protrayal of
August 6, 2008 - 16:09 ET by Eileen RightThe MSM protrayal of zerObama is overblown. He doesn't like ice cream, is a defender of the poor, "not the person I knew", camelot, etc...
The betrayal by the MSM is the omission of "The One's" true past (Rezko, Ayers, Wright, etc) and his future plans for Our country.
Barack doesn't have big ears, it just looks that way because he's skinny.
The general masses only
August 6, 2008 - 16:28 ET by MidAmericaThe general masses only casually pay attention to news. What obama says no longer has much impact because he has switched positions on so many things that he has them confused as to just who he is. And by moving so far to the center he's no longer a candidate of change, as in change from current policies. As some have joked, he's almost to the point of agreeing enough with McCain that they could be on the same ticket together.
The press won't get it.
August 6, 2008 - 17:59 ET by the strugglerThe press won't get it. They'll all run to their mikes yelling "Obama Fatigue!" for the next ten days.
The best thing about
August 6, 2008 - 20:35 ET by Kenny BunkportThe best thing about liberals is that they are their own worst enemies. They never know when they have overplayed their hand. Being a liberal means never having to say your sorry for your lack of constraint. They cannot ever tell their more radical elements to tone it down and shut up. The MSM has never figured out when argument turns to lecture.
The result is that people get fatigued and stop listening to the monotone. Remember how the MSM paraded celebrity after celebrity attacking George Bush in 2004? They didn't, and couldn't, stop the blabbering until long after the Hollywood endorsements became a liability.
The Democrats should have had the 2004 election in the bag, but they shot themselves in the foot. They just don't know when it's time to quit while you're ahead. Looks like they may do the same thing in 2008.
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
KB... I'm keeping my
August 6, 2008 - 20:38 ET by bigtimerKB...
I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
So am I. So am
August 6, 2008 - 21:07 ET by Kenny BunkportSo am I. So am I.
Maybe a few more endorsements by Ludacris and other rappers....please!
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
Obama deserves more TV coverage than McCain
August 6, 2008 - 21:49 ET by JayTeeWhen you take BOTH sides of an Issue, the MSM has to cover your speeches TWICE as much.
I was sooooo Glad NOT to see Hillary anymore.....now I find Obama is starting to affect me the Same Way...but we can all be happy that Michelle is no where to be found....Did Obama throw her under the Bus ? ?
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
Hillary will be back just
August 7, 2008 - 08:14 ET by dscottHillary will be back just like a bad penny. http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/08/could_obama_lose_the_nominatio_1.html
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Dish vs Directv
August 7, 2008 - 00:30 ET by JWFWhich one is better at zipping over all things Obama (teh Obama talking about Obama, talking heads talking about Obama, McCain talking about Obama, Dalai Lama talking about how similar his name is)
Dish Network - can zip ahead 30 seconds in time. completely negate seeing or hearing ObamaObamaObama for that 30 seconds.
only one zip at a time. cannot store multiple zips.
Directv - can zip ahead 30 seconds at fast speed with no sound - still see Obama but laugh at teh fast speed caricature.
multiple zips can be combined to zip ahead minutes or more when Obama really loves to hear himself talk.
Winner - Dish