The Obama campaign debuted a new logo Friday that bears a striking resemblance to the presidential seal. Photo credit: AP, White House.
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) – Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama sat down in Chicago Friday morning to discuss the economy with visiting Democratic governors, but all eyes were on the Illinois senator’s podium bearing, what might be described as, a quasi-presidential seal – a new Obama campaign logo.
The seal includes the same bald eagle as the actual presidential seal clutching an olive branch and arrows in its talons, but instead of a shield covering the center of the eagle’s body, the Obama version displays the campaign’s trademark “O.” Unlike the Presidential seal, which includes the words “Seal of the President of the United States” around the circumference, “Obama for America” and “www.barackobama.com” grace the top and bottom of Obama's.
Finally, just above the eagle, in Latin, are the words – “vero possumus” – which translates to “yes we can,” the oft-heard chant at Obama rallies.
It remains to be seen how the new seal will play in the campaign’s quest to win over working-class voters.
What do you think of the logo? Your comments below.
From CNN Politics
© 2012 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
| Advertising practices | Advertise with us | About us | Work for us | Help
I guess Hillary and her "bitter" Clinton supporters need Obama (and supporters) more than Obama needs Hillary..
Obama can win those battle-ground DEM states without the help of Hillary.
Hillary needs the help of Obama to pay her sagging bills, loans etc. This is how terribly Hillary managed her campaign. I guess Hillary and her bitter followers need to beg Obama to come their help!!!
Bottom line, call on McCain to help retire Hillary's debts, loans...!
I like it!!!!!!!!!!!
Cocky...
It'll be fun listening to the Obama supporters deny the arrogance in this.
** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **
Go ahead and put a negative spin on it. Obama is so ahead and so modinized. He put an urban and youth marketing touch to everything he does, since McSame stole his previous logo.
I personaly think it shouldn't be controversial.
Give me a break. A man of the people would not be so pompous to do this!
Love it.
GoBama!
Love it!
Is this guy just to stuck on himself or are we looking at another uniter not a divider from the Democratic far left. I have to question his motives and his real backers in the Internet Intellagencia. I'm not for McCain yet but Obama, I'm not sure about you yet either.
It says "Obama for America" btw.
At any rate, it's nifty, I think.
Woopty-do
wow, rofl, this logo cracks me up
We are always told to keep our "eyes on the prize", looks like this is a good way to do it!!
Let's see... how long before someone complains about this and the "sanctity" of the Presidential Seal... Someone may have already beaten me to it...
One word describes it – "Brilliant"
comically transparent.
The Obama campaign has been so good with their marketing, stylish website and logos that I'm starting to wonder if they hired the same marketing firm as Apple Computer.
logo is tight
Obama '08
And does anyone care??
Love It!
I guess Hillary and her "bitter" Clinton supporters need Obama (and supporters) more than Obama needs Hillary..
Obama can win those battle-ground DEM states without the help of Hillary.
Hillary needs the help of Obama to pay her sagging bills, loans etc. This is how terribly Hillary managed her campaign. I guess Hillary and her bitter followers need to beg Obama to come their help!!!
Bottom line, call on McCain to help retire Hillary's debts, loans...!
I do NOT want this left wing socialist 2nd term Jimmy Carter want to be as my President. The vp would be whom – the Rev Wright?
Obama is a Socialist scumbag!
Typical of his campaign's arrogance...
Bad idea, very bad Idea. To close to the main seal. That person shuold get fired for this. Man this was a bad IDEA!!!!!!
Obviously, he has some VERY creative individuals working for him. I hope that translates to creative ways of solving our country's problems when he becomes President of the U.S. It does seem a little too big if you ask me.
seems arrogant. Would we then be called the Obamanation?