CNN

Sounds like some people are "Bitter" because Hillary or McSenile didn't have the good sense to do something great like this.

Obama '08

Will they have to install wheels on the roof of the car too, you know, so the driver is ready the next time Obama flip-flops?

For Ted:
A Political Campaign in it's essence is a Marketing Campaign. Just thought I'd educate you a little.

Come on now, folks. How can you not vote for a guy who thinks outside the box. That's what we need.
It should be cool, he should attend too. As Conan said it, regarding the crowd there: "Meet your first black guy"!

Oh Brian, don't be so negative. And if it does crash into the wall, so what? The RNC & everyone who's posted a negative comment about this, will still be beating themselves for not thinking about it, first.

Obama '08

Obama will win the race.

And the Republicans will whine and whine again!

Go Obama go!

Obama 08 & 12.

Next: Obama goes quail hunting with Dick Cheney.

If Obama wins it's because he's running a "marketing" campaign instead of a political campaign.

If he loses it's because the American people aren't buying the votes he's selling.

Vote Security in November. Vote McCain.

Anything to get elected... Hope the #49 doesnt qualify!

BARAK START YOUR ENGINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You mindless sheep make me sick....just go to barackobama.com to get informed

I heard McCain is going to sponsor a car in the demolition derby. The "Straight Talk" express crashes and burns.

Marvelous idea. Go For It Obama.

Oh say it isn't so that CNN has been dupped into a story that is just a rumor? Not the best political team in television. Say it isn't so...

Cool, it'll be good to get some exposure in a demographic that is typically republican. If you want someone's support you should support what they do.

Why ruin one of the last remaining real American pastimes...

Imagine the great material the RNC will get when the car crashes into the wall!!!

McCain 08!!

This is why the Democrats can connect with a new generation, and the Republicans CAN'T! ... are they still "aware" of the internet...?

HA HA HAAAAH!

I LOVE THIS GUY! I SEE WHY THE GOP HATES HIM SO MUCH!

Go OBAMA!

SIGNED: A PROUD AMERICAN WHINER.

Where in the hell do you get this Messiah Complex from? Seriously, do you PUMA kittie (REPUBLICANS IN DISGUISE) believe everything you are told? Barack would never compare himself to god as that would be Blasphemous.

TELL THE TRUTH PUMA! SHOW US YOUR CLAWS !

Guess the Name Plate , will be FLIP FLOP .

NNN NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo OBAMA

Not American CITIZEN . Check it out.

Don't risk it. What is the car loses...not a good omen.

What a joke. How does this help me decide if he is qualified to be president.

Good use of donor money. That's the Oprah way: :just buy 'em, then they'll like you!" Please. Obama and his tactics are disgusting.

It's not too late for Super Delegates to change their minds...and save the country.

I'm 50/50 on this

Sure this boasts his so called "rock star" status, sure people will take it as a form of elitist, but...

This move is simply brilliant and the kind of "out of the box" thinking that makes Obama such an innovative candidate. Why spend millions in every state on local ads that get aired durring few hours when you can spend less on your logo being broadcast on free TV already viewed by millions nation wide? Logos on NASCAR is one of the top yielding brand advertisement.

Pay attention folks, this is why Obama has so much money, he's brilliant at running a campaign, brilliant at fundraising, brilliant at CONSERVING MONEY, and brilliant at how he spends his money.

This is the kind of man we need in washington, somebody with fresh ideas and methods that isn't hinkered down by the typical over spending and bad investment as if money is grown on trees kind of spending that our typical politicians have their mindset in.

did any nascar fan even know who the driver for the #49 car was before this article?

SOME OF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN HIS SPEECH ABOUT WE'RE NOT A BLACK AMERICA, NOT A WHITE AMERICA, NOT ELITISTS, NOT RED NECKS (SUCH CRUDE WORDS) WE'RE ALL AMERICANS! It's a shame some of you don't realize an effort to UNITE when it is staring you in the face. I gave my donations without limitations-he may use it as he sees fit. The "Green-Eyed Monster" certainly raises its' ugly head on this site quite frequently.
White Grandma for Obama-you go young man!!!

And to all of you saying why is the car a Toyota, do you realize that there are just as many Toyota and Honda plants employing Americans as there are Chevy etc? In fact Chevy and Ford OUTSOURCE their jobs to Mexico. Get a clue.

He sure has his fingers in a whole lot of pies. I wonder how he is paying for that. Maybe all little supporters that have been digging down into their gas money and groc. money to send to him? Live high on the hog man.

Bulldog...I like it and could not agree more. People are looking for an excuse to not like Obama, so that is what they use. Or they pull some bull saying HE is racist, or arrogant, or he does not have answers. If people would learn to USE THE INTERNET they would see that he does have answers to all of their questions.

I wonder if his racecar will go in REVERSE, since that's what he tends to do on all of his previously stated issues!!! I hope it finishes last, actually second would be fine for me. That's what will happen in November anyways.

Even people who don't support Barack would have to admit that he is respectfully asking for votes from everyone. He doesn't campaign in Democrat-friendly areas only. I believe that Obama sees winning just one person's vote as worth the trip.

Real Change.

Obama 08!

BTW A SONGBIRD SANG IN VIETNAM this is exactly what i was talking about when i said spin this how you want it. You numb-skulls will do anything to make him sound like he is in the right.

You're talking my language!

Yes richard-head A SONGBIRD SANG IN VIETNAM many of the Japanese companies have plants in the US. They are still based in another country. This is not supporting an American company. Toyota has plants in the US so they can make money off of sales in the US. Don't believe they are doing this for the sake of employing Americans. It is just not so. Now shuffle off and vote for your non-patriotic soothe sayer and enjoy the disaster that would be his presidency.

Sponsoring a race car should help him become a better leader. Right?

This is really a bad idea from someone that apparently doesn't know anything about NASCAR. That raceteam isn't comepetitive at all, and putting his name on it will essentially be putting his name on a loser. Not very smart if you ask me, and I'm a Democrat.

WOW! This is great! Obama is so innovative, love ya sir.....

All of the sudden I am a NASCAR fan. I hope this car wins!

You folks who give or tank "points" of your opinion based on where obama is spending advertising money need to have your right to vote taken away. Why don't spend more time worrying about issues and less where the obama campaign paints ink on cars.

I will write H.R.C name on the ticket, Obama Has proven that he isn't for change but for lies and flip flop he lives with regret on what decitions he makes like the interview with his daughters. After the damage is done then he regrets no room for regret from the pres of the united states make a decition and shut your mouth and live with it.

WE LOVE YOU HILLARY!!!! ARE COUNTRY IS IN TROUBLE WITH EITHER OBAMA OR MCCAIN

So Allan, what you're saying is that Bush is the greatest president who ever lived, and that it is okay that we ticked off most of the countries in the world. And that $4.79 a gallon gas is a fair deal. And that the value of the U.S. dollar is in constant decline. Yep, I guess the last 7 1/2 years were the best of times, according to you.

Just read the pro-Obama posts. They are a hoot!!
The choices we have for this election cycle are absurd. I'll be staying at home in November (for the first time ever) rather than support either one of these clowns.

Okay so here is my question! If Obama lacks experience, lacks judgement, flip-flops, is arrogant and an elitist....Then how in the heck did he manage to beat Hillary Clinton in the primaries...If she's so wonderful, and so experienced, and so great!!! Then why is she begging for a VP spot and not preparing to be the first women nominated for President next month in Denver...Better yet, how did she managed to loose almost twelve primary races in a row...These are the questions that Hillary Clinton supporters can't answer...Everyone's mad because Obama isn't using the traditional blue print to run for president...He's doing things no one has done before...I think the Nascar thing is smart...

I'd love for someone to explain the hundreds of comments calling Obama out as "arrogant". Is it that he is intelligent and well spoken and that's not what we want in a president (see the last 8 years), or that he's a black man and we just feel that it's arrogant for a black guy to seek such social mobility? And don't bring up the bitter comment, because that shot at governmental ineptitude has been so thoroughly taken out of context no one even remember what he was talking about.
So, seriously. Explain this arrogance or which you speak. What should he do differently, other than not have gone to Harvard?

Methinks he should also plaster his slogans and image upon the local public conveyance, particularly the horse drawn ones. His visage and vapid agenda would be quite at home amongst the dung and entomological seekers of such.

There's so much hatred and bigotry (from liberals and conservatives) in these posts. You people ought to be ashamed of yourselves.

I'm not a NASCAR fan by any stretch, but I do know that the people who enjoy it are Americans, too. And Obama is right to do whatever he can to bridge the gaps... it's consistent with his message of inclusion and unity.

this is real relevant to being the leader of the free world. (sarcasm)

i like how people think this is a good "advertising" move. advertising is for *selling products*, it shouldn't be for selling leaders. leaders are supposed to CAMPAIGN, you know, discuss their platform, their stances on issues, their experience. oh wait- obama has none of those things. there's a very distinct difference between campaigning and "advertising". if you vote for someone because he used your dollars to paint his face on a race car, you need serious help.

not a bad idea...but like an earlier post it will be a blooper if the car is foreign...when you think about it hmmm this may not be a good idea...too commercial...why not put a picture on JONES Soda...

and when it comes to those who want to complain about the FISA vote answer the question of how many electronic attacks does this country have per day...from lets saaaaay China...the "Enemy of the State" scenario is plausible but more paranoia if anything...your neighbor is probably more concerned about whats going on in your house than the government is.

I want to ask Belle2 and the rest of the nay-sayers – what could the guy do to make you happy? This is pandering and demeaning the presidency into a popularity contest, but it is apparently okay for thousands of people in WV to vote for HRC because they don't feel like Obama is "in touch" or as Pat Buchanan put it: "he's too faculty lounge." If a candidate can be rejected as too elitist, too aloof, not a good enough bowler, then this DEFINITELY IS A POPULARITY CONTEST, and HRC was using that in the primaries. So, in a popularity contest you play the personality game and this is a perfectly fair (and very smart) move in that contest. It's not designed to appeal to me and those who like the sound of a President from the "faculty lounge" but I respect it and cheer it on.

If Obama really wanted to impress me..., he'd drive that car himself!

Nawwwww, this is not cool........Not cool at all........we have homeless people living in cars and in locked parking lots at night to stay safe! Somebody get a grip! I can think of a gazillion things that money could be spent on!
Thanks Obama, I was on the fence cause I could not make a decision listening to you, now I am not on that fence and I will vote accordingly come November.......God, HELP US!

Almost poetically...., Obama's team has just six top-10 finishes in 167 career starts and is 35th in owner points...

I'm glad he's pushing himself to get more southerners to vote for him. He's far different from the other Democrats.

It one would aksObama he'w say he created heaveh and earth in seven day.If we give him the presidency he'd destroy it in less....

I'm sorry Jeff but Obama said from the beginning he was all about change. At first I couldn't understand what he was talking about but now I understand. This is not the change I signed up for though.

Seems he is becoming more of a rock star figure than anything that should be considered Presidential. How come his campaign can sponsor a car in race but can't elp out Hillary with her debts? Oh yea....he's only out for number one and will do anything to get there. No thanks to this stagemanship too.............this is not Presidential material at all. Give him a job at the UN and let him save the world.

I just posted this on fox and told the JR fans to get their beer cans ready!!!

Great promotion! It's a ONE RACE deal – Not a full blown sponsorship. It will get tons of free press in all media outlets. A much smarter way to spend money than on commercials alone.

AND – Obamas donations are primarily MANY small donations made by individuals. McCain will be primarily financed by the RNC – which receives its money from large corporations & special interest groups.

You've got to wonder how much of McCain's support is coming from the US oil companies that have robbed the country blind for the last year and sent the economy down the toilet...

What's next? Kissing the winner's tailpipe?

TerryDo...HRC's money folks won't contribute to her debt because they're just WHINERS:) All talk and no show.....

People dont forget about who voted for FISA and who didnt lol

Jan From Boca Raton, Fl July 11th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I have never heard of anything so stupid in my life. If he is going to sponsor something, it should be something for our homeless kids,
or sponsor kids to get an education. Obama and his campaign people need to get a grip. Obama is buying his way into the White House. Shame on Us As Americans to even consider this man to be
our next President.

Ah Jan, peel yourself off the ceiling – you missed the point completely. Thanks for playing. Probably just another spammer, no one else could be this simple.

Access Hollywood and now NASCAR racing. I guess Mr. Celebrity has already won the Presidential race and now can amuse himself with other ventures. Maybe they can get Tom Cruise to drive. Jesse has to be seething he never got a chance to play like this. God what next? Issues Barack, issues!

Man, all of the Obama haters definitely made their voices heard in this column. No matter what Obama does; good or great, the Obama haters are going to find fault in him.

Take a deep breathe, . . .can you smell the hate in the air?

Three words for you haters .....YES WE CAN!

This is not a good development if true. BTW, beware of Jesse. His mere appearance on Fox is questionable and other than the hit to his representation, he's probably not sorry what he said at all. Wanting to castrate a rival (i.e. by going on Fox) is not the sign of someone on the team.

Obama is just trying to warm up to all those rednecks that he ticked off with his bitter comments about them clinging to their guns and religion!!

I wouldn't want to be driving that car with the way they feel about him!

That ego of his is never ending. Perhaps the "special" Obama presidential seal could be displayed on the hood.

Obama is making this presidential election into a farce! Our country is going down the tube and he wants to sponsor a race car. He can not handle the 3 a.m. call.

Perhaps McCain will sponsor a car too..

Then we can set them both up in the middle of the track for a debate. I mean.., even a Toyota could do better than Obama did in that last debate with Hillary..

maybe he should drive it, give him something else to be arrogant about.

Jan From Boca Raton, Fl,
You are a little wrong here, the republicans are bying their way to the white house, again... They got the big money about 95 million vs 35 million from the Democrats...

I think Obama is trying to sell you guys another dream. Just like you sold the dream on Iraq, sold you a dream on change, the only thing Obama has change is his position on every policy he stated in the Primaries.

Change we all can believe in!!!

One thing about NASCAR is nothing changes. They drive in circles for miles upon miles, I just hope we dont get the same out of Obama if he does become president the same o'le thing circles among circles and instead of miles years of the same o'le politics

I suppose texas at 1:26pm would be more comfortable with Obama putting it in his pocket since that's what he's used to. Advertising is advertising! What about the 3 million in attack adds the RNC spent? Don't hear you complaining about that!

For all you morons calling Obama "genius," i suppose you fail to see this is a purely political ploy to gain votes, not based on policy, but base on how "cool" he is by sponsoring a car in nascar.

How is it that you can call this guy anything but a typical politician. If anything, he's the ultimate politician, playing the game just like everyone else before him.

This guy is so phony and typical, and yet people fall all over him. I used to think sheep said "bahhh bahhhh", now its become clear they say "obama, obama."

Griff, experiece only matters if it was helpful and meaningful. If you are stuck in the past and can't change with the times your experience is more hurtful than helpful. But it would take an education to know that.

Hey, we're not supposed to have fun, we're whiners, remember? No Mc Same this will not just go away...

It would seem that Obama is tired of the old style politicis and flowery rhetoric of campaign advertising. He should be glad that his being elected is not going to soley depend on who wins.

RJ, CA...

I'm make regular donations to Obama. This is part of running a campaign, and unless you donate, you have no right to say anything.

I love this idea. He's a genius. Chalk one up for hillbilly cred!

shaking head in laughter July 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

If Obama thinks this will help him with Average Joe Sixpack, think again! He must get out and talk to Average Joe Sixpack. He does not like doing that at all.
During the primaires, Obama simply did not go to certain states like West Virginia and Kentucky- 1 visit to each state, and then complained that these were racist states.
Sponsoring a NASCAR will not do the job. Talking and dicovering Average Joe Sixpacks concerns could.
Will he go visit these people……………..NO.

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I challenge you to find one incident in which Obama called those states racist.......lmao

@Hillary Backer...for what? She got herself in when people told her to get out and she had no chance. So whose fault is it? People always tout that she has 18 million supports $2 each should put her over the top. Put your money where you mouth is. Tell all the PUMA people to dig into their wallets for the candidate they just love so much....

Bode that's Obama 2! (Remember moving his accept speech to stadium) Mc needs a Cane: a big fat ZERO! hahahahahahahahaha

and I am PROUD that he is using thwe 250.00 I sent him in such a innovative way. Does that answer your question repugs?!?!?!

Geez, what will he do next to "capture" the blue collar vote? Host the Pro Bowlers Tour???
Face it, he knows he is in trouble with Clinton supporters and is trying to win them over with this type shananigans.
Well, as a Clinton supporter I can tell you it won't work. Obama is NOT the man he thinks he is and this type of propoganda to win Clinton supporters will fail, and BESIDES, I will NOT vote for him PERIOD if Clinton isn't on the ticket.
I and 16 million others will stay home....
I can just see him the wifey and the 2 kids cheering on the blue collar bowlers now!
NOT!

maybe he could get jesse jackson to drive

This is a great idea by Obama's party. At first I wasnt too fond of it but now I love it. This kind of advertising will bring in secondary and third vieweres by highlights, pictures, etc. Money better spent than a 30 sec tv ad. And it's only for one race not like he's sponsoring the season.

Its great because he is reaching out to a base that is traditionally not Democratic but many are upset with the Bush admin.

Why do people shun creative advertising? The man is asking for change and this is different. His campaign money is supposed to be spent on his campaign yet McCain supporters still find reasons to complain because their candidates party is not creative.

Obama '08

Left out of the Sports Illustrated article: This August 3 Pocono race (Pennsylvania 500) is a benefit for the American Red Cross.

I support Obama, but honestly I wouldn't even waste the money. I live in the south and I'm pretty sure the majority of the Nascar fanatics won't be supporting him anyway.

YES WE WILL SAID "Now that's CHANGE! "

YES IT IS! GO OBAMA!

Once again he will do and say whatever it takes to win this election.

Great move. He'll get much more exposure for the dollars spent than he would have spending a comparable amount on radio or television. On the flip side, yeah, there's a good chance his car will get spun out and pinned against the wall inside of 50 laps. It'll be fun though.

texas,
people that donated to his campaign are allowing him to advertise with NASCAR. Now, those same people are probably have trouble paying for gas, but think of it as an investment into the future. If we invest in his election now, our tomorrow will be better.

Obama '08

So? The First Woman in Race-Car history of Winners. Was behind the whedel.... This Guy would be up the creek without a paddle, when experience is required.... Hillary makes two of Obama.... She's just not Black... The Dem's are hooked on Black in this year of fashion....

And what kind of car will Obama, the great American dream candidate, be sponsoring in that NASCAR race? A Ford, Chevy or Dodge!?

No…., a Toyota!!??

IT IS A TOYOTA... how american. looooooool

Rob from Charlotte, NC

McCain

WHAAA... DOESN'T OBAMA KNOW THAT BITTER PEOPLE THAT CLING TO THEIR GUNS AND BIBLE WILL BE AT THIS EVENT IN DROVES...

OH WAAIT A MINUTE HE KNOWS THAT... FLIP FLOP,, FLIP FLOP,, FLIP FLOP... THAT THE SOUND OF PANDERING COMING FROM BARCK HUSSIEN OBAMA...

SO NOW HIS GOOD ENOUGH TO JOIN US... WELCOME SENATOR.... NO NOT THERE THAT PRESIDENT JOHN MCCAINS CHAIR...

Ridulous. What does this have to do with the presidential race? I know these targeted, "rednecks" may not be that bright according to Obama's handlers, but surely they have alfready heard of him.

Is he going to drive the car? Will he be sitting in the car?

I think I will now change my vote to Pennzoil or Quaker City. Just as relevant. Unless, of course, I can get his picture on a leather jacket, maybe thumbs up like Fonzie.

Sounds like a good idea to reach a specific demographic - the ones that Hillary claimed to have the lead in... however, the only bad angle on it (one I am sure that the McHypocrit crowd will use) is that such events are the ultimate in wasting energy...

That said, those folks are going to race anyway, so he might as well help sponsor one of them. Who's the driver? Maybe he could get on some popular driver's vehicle?

Belle, you keep saying he is arrogant? How? What has he said or done that is so arrogant? Beat Hillary fairly? He has never said anything untrue to try to win votes. He has tried to get different demographics familiar with his name. That is not arrogant

Matt – your ignorance is showing.

I drive a Toyota made in Kentucky. A lot of Toyota plants are in the U.S.

Get your brain loaded before you try to shoot off your mouth.

Go Obama 08

JAN FROM BOCA RATON- Enough....Hillary is gone, she will be gone in 2012 also. Do you actually think in 2012 people are going to contribute to a person that can not run a proper campaign and can't even close to Obama in contributions? Jan, your an old and tired lady that lives in her own little world. Just be glad you retired and in Florida sitting in your cool comfortable house in Boca Raton and leave us alone you close minded bat of a woman. Maybe not everyone thinks like you, did you ever think about that?

How does this help American citizens?

Barack Obama, when are you going to DEBATE?

And this is the guy who has been wagging his finger at everyone else during the primary season for "political expediency"? I am still fuming over the "Annie Oakley" mockery of HRC. This beats all. What a hypocrite. Same ol', same 'ol Washington politics as far as I'm concerned.

Why is this on the Ticker? CNN has neglected to post a story on Obama's flip-flop on FISA so that we can comment on it, but they put this insipid story on? More soft soap for Obama by CNN?
In October, Obama promised to help filibuster an update of FISA that would grant immunity to telecommunication companies that had cooperated with President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program. Now he votes for the measure? Bill Richardson's tired explanation that the "changes" that were added to the bill allowed Obama to vote for it. What a bunch of hogwash. The bill was not substantively changed. It is basically the same bill. This should underscore Obama's inexperience and quite frankly his incompetence at this time. A few more years of actually doing something in the Senate might season him enough to be president, but right now he is all ego and arrogance with no substance.

He is brilliant! Barack Obama says he wants to be the President of ALL of America, and by getting involved in NASCAR he proves it.

I think NASCAR is the second-worst sport of all (only behind soccer), but those are about the two most popular things going. (Pro football (American football, to you ferners) is my thing.)

Courting a group that I would just as soon write off shows why Barack Obama should be the President and I should just stick to writing to CNN comment boards.

Did any of you Hillary PUMAs see her standing in the back of that red pickup truck in a racing town? It was disgusting to say the least.

BTW – her southern accent was so heavy the southerners couldn't understand what she was saying – he he he he he .

Go Obama 08

Guess i need to email Nascar...been a Nascar Fan for years and this is crazy!!!!!

Holy Moley..... this is actually major news.
How much money has Obama got that he can do this!? WOW! Impressive.

Actually, it may be an advertising bargain. There will be MILLIONS watching the race and near a hundred thousand in the stands, not to mention the media attention here. Somebody over there at "YWC Central" sure knows what they're doing.

Obama is like Paris Hilton. nothing but a promotional bafoon.

I really think if he wants respect from others (apart from the ones who have already drunk the kool-aid) he needs to tone it down a bit.

Anyone else got Obama overload fever ?

To all those talking about Toyota and being a foreign manufacture. Look at the number of Americans they employ in their plants HERE in the US.

Hey RJ...yeah that's right pal. Obama has MY money because I donated to him just has 1.7 million other Americans. Guess what? We give him carte blanche to advertise as he sees fit, so get over it.

How tacky–like the butt slap he gave his wife on national TV.

How about some respect and dignity for the office of the Presidency?

And it doesn't say much about his concern about high gas prices–
sponsoring a car that gets poor mileage and just goes in a circle for hours. What a waste of energy!

Just when I thought Barack Obama couldn't be any more awesome, he goes out and does something original and exciting! Too bad he couldn't sponsor Dale Earnhardt Jr.....he would be loved by millions of race car fans. Funny thing is that #49 used to be named BAM Racing team

Now THAT is showmanship. To those McCain people saying how 'snake-oily' Obama is, weren't you calling him naive just a few months ago?

This guy is so smart. Just think of all the free PR he will get if he does this.

Obama is brilliant!!! Or he has the best committee ever brought together!!!! What wonderful PR!!!! You go Obama!!! And anyone that talks down to any of this is just jelous they didn't think of it or have his team!!!!

Finally! a reason for me to watch a NASCAR race!

Thanks Barack! I feel like a "hard working, blue collar American" naw!

LET ME MAKE SOME THINGS CLEAR:

1. Not everyone supporting Obama is educated or latte drinking, whatever that is.

2. I have donated to the campaign and I know this is a great idea to reach a certain demographic of people who are undecided (that's common sense)

3. Some of you must understand that your not going to agree 100% of the time with Obama. He has told you that any times. It is impossible to have a candidate that is your mental clone. However, MOSTof his ideas and plans you WILL agree with because they are FOR the American people's best interest at heart.

Anyone who denies that is just plain stubborn and not willing to LISTEN and READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

Obama will also be present for a second private fundraiser on July 30 in Miami, in which team owners Beth Ann and Tony Morgenthau - staunch Republicans - will give the Democrat an opportunity to spread his message of change.

PEOPLE STOP WHINING
OBAMA IS DOING THE RACE CAR THING FOR ADVERTISEMENT
LOOK HOW MANY THOUSANDS HE WILL REACH IN PERSON AND ON TV PLUS THE NEWS
HE IS DAMMED IF HE DOES AND DAMMED IF HE DON'T. I WISH PEOPLE WOULD GROW UP MAYBE GRAMM WAS RIGHT. PEOPLE GRIP FOR THE SAKE OF GRIPPING

cnn
please post this i doubt you do

I might actually watch a NASCAR event for a change. Obama is no dummy. This is one good way to strecth your advertising dollars. You can't use the money for anything else. I hope he does let people put their names on it. That car will be full. Red Bull racing did that for a race in Formula One a few years ago and let people put there pix on the car.

Independent for Obama

RJ is a fool. Barrack is spending money donated to him to campaign, and guess what, this is part of that campaign.

Get over it Obama!

Your arrogance, elitism and "beyond belief" audacity is killing you!

Just forget about the presidency and work the American idol deal!

Your only priority is winning and your lack of a moral center or core principals demonstrates that you are not fit to be president of the USA!

I'll be watching for the first time ever! Heck so will alot of other minorities, women & younger folk! Simply Genius. Ya gotta love the next POTUS!

So this is what politics has become.... put your name on anything that moves even if it's a tens of millions of dollar endorsement of a gas guzzling race car. I'm sorry but any remote iota of a chance of getting my vote just went zooming right by.

If the car is anything like the candidate, it will barely make it across the first warmup track loosing speed.

McCain can't win:
he’s forgetful, he’s got patience problems and there are problems “clearly shown in his chart where he cannot deal (professionally) with females that he’s in disagreement with.

Whata ya expect! All the double digits are goin for McDumdum! What intellectual, transcending, highly evolved, highly conscious mind calls driving a vehicle a sport!

I betcha Obama doesn't even like driving to the corner drugstore, but he has to dumb down to win. After all, America voted for Bush!

What's next....Obama for President on the trunks of WWE pro wrestlers?

The democrats deserve to loose big for picking a clown for president, they deserve everything they get it. What a circus and Obama is in the middle with his family. What a disgrace, hope the rep. will take him to the shredder.

I'm college educated, affluent, a democrat, and a NASCAR fan since I was 10 years old. Get over yourself Jon.

I'm glad he's reaching out to the whole country, not just who you think is decent. We've spent the last 8 years looking down on each other. This campaign isn't about doing the same thing for another 8 years, only from the other side of the fence.

Ridiculous.

So... another way to "buy" the vote! WAKE UP!

This is why he didn't keep his promise to accept campaign financing??

RJ, CA: "Apparently Obama has more money than he knows what to do with — YOUR money."
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...yes, he has a lot of money at his disposal and yes, it's "our" money. My money, specifically, since I am one of 1.5 million (and growing) small -real people, not lobbyists or corporations- donors to his campaign.

He's not taking money from taxpayers, but using money donated to him by people who stand for him and by him in our fight to take America back and turn America around.

So yeah... What's your point???

If he really wants to make a statement, he should sponser a
Waylon Jennings concert in Alabama.

Or Chair a Minute Man Meeting in Arizona !

Why do people excuse all the crap from McCain:
1. He wants terrorists to attack us, so he has advantage in Elections
2. He thinks all of us are a bunch of whiners
These words may not come directly from him to the press..but this is how he thinks… McPain has a damaged Brain.
Obama will win this election and I am sure the car he is sponsoring will win.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

That Is An Impressive Way To Advertise!

Obama is an empty suit lying hypocrite. He is not qualified to be president and I would not vote for him even if Hillary was his VP. If he is at the top of the ticket my vote will go to McCain.

Puma Power

Awesome! This guy gets more cool by the day. Hey Rock Obama, put your name on Chuck Liddels shorts when he fights his next UFC match. No really! I love this.

Hope the engine blows on the first lap!!!

JR fans....will throw beer cans at it!!

I bet the McCain folks are kicking themselves in the behind for not thinking about this first.
Ouch!!
Obama 1: McCain 0

Now that's CHANGE!

Obama 2008 – 2012!

This is so unfair. The money should be used to pay down Hillary's debt !

For all you so called broke liberals suffering in a recession How does that make you feel when your donations are going to NASCAR sponsorship. Not to mention the last time I checked they were not racing Toyota Prius's what kind of example is that setting.

As all liberals do as I say not as I do

Please. Obama is running for President of this country and he's turning into nothing more than a commercialized candidate inserting himself into organizations that exclude females. We need a leader in the White House, not a commericial. Put Hillary Clinton's name in nomination in August and send Obama some commerical endorsements – where he's better suited.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton started this long journey competing against each other in a political one on one race for the opportunity to be the democratic candidate for President of the United States. Their campaigns turned the elections on its head causing riffs in families torn between who to vote for; I know this because the same thing happened in my family. However if you really listened to their debates you would see that the interests were common between both candidates. I personally think that a ticket with both Obama and Clinton on it could do nothing but win. I also think that since they both wanted such similar things out of the time that they were to spend in office, and then they would work twice as hard if elected as most presidents whose vice president you never hear about because of the small amount that they actually do. The American people have come to have low expectations of the people that each president chooses to have the vice presidency office, and how great would that be if the vice president actually accomplished something worthwhile. The sad thing is, if you were to ask the people of the United States the main thing that they remember about the vice president it would be that he shot someone during a hunting accident. According to a poll by The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, only 69% of people even remembered the name of the vice president in 2007, while Clinton by the same poll is as well known as Arnold Schwarzenegger at a staggering 95%.

The power that both of these candidates have behind their words spoken of change is incredible and gives voters a light at the end of the tunnel. Change is what both of these candidates wants and is shared by the wants of the people. I think that what more change could you ask for than to have a black male as president and a white female as vice president two things that have never been done before.

With The approval rating of the president being at an all time low and the economy struggling to keep afloat you see many republicans turning to the possibility of a democratic party for presidency being a good thing. One of McCain’s top surrogates and lifelong friends Phil Gramm just remarked that the people are suffering from a “mental recession”. This is nothing short of insulting and he should really spend some time visiting the people who are losing their houses to foreclosure and the people who are working everyday for minimum wage. McCain is now telling the people that the comment of his lifelong friend is not the opinion of himself, but what does that tell you about the people he will choose to run the offices? Do we want someone put into a potentially powerful position in office, just to hope that they don’t actually do anything to screw up things worse? I don’t blame McCain for the comment specifically but I do see a problem with the people he chooses to “help” him make decisions.

From days before Obama won, there was talk about Clinton being on the ticket with Obama. Why would that be a bad thing? Were their ideas so different that they would hurt the ability for change? When you hear them talk you hear the urgency in both of their voices, of the need for change. We need change not talk! Both candidates realize that. With Obama asking us to believe in the change that he could bring about in Washington and Clinton’s never give up attitude as well as her experience, which would be a possibility for change that I could believe in.

What this man will not do to ingratiate himself with a particular segment of the populous. I doub't it goes very far with the good ol' boy NASCAR types. Real Americans see right through him!

Wow.. we have people who can not afford healthcare... children who go hungry... families who have lost their homes....but.. hey.. the agent of change is putting money into NASCAR instead of putting money where his mouth is!!!

I think it's a great idea to reach a lot of people. If he would get that kind of coverage by sponsering a Little League baseball team he would go for that too and no body would say a thing bad about it so why say bad things about sponsering a race car. Life is too short people, relax and have some fun. Stop taking everything so seriously.

Is there no end to his ability to redefine the presidency for the better?

I have been a devout Obama supporter over two years now, and on his email list since last June. This, however, is a bit much.

Yeee Haaaw, The Obama car takes the checkered flag. I love it!

This is cool...He is always one step ahead of the Repubs...next they will be sponsoring a race.

He is doing this because is a Republican stronghold folks. Read the fine print.

If Obama thinks this will help him with Average Joe Sixpack, think again! He must get out and talk to Average Joe Sixpack. He does not like doing that at all.
During the primaires, Obama simply did not go to certain states like West Virginia and Kentucky- 1 visit to each state, and then complained that these were racist states.
Sponsoring a NASCAR will not do the job. Talking and dicovering Average Joe Sixpacks concerns could.
Will he go visit these people.................NO.

Good call on the car. Watching an interview with a driver (not sure which one as I don't follow the sport that closely) he stated that this business is like a family with grandparents, brothers, sisters and children working for that profession.
Obama / 08

why doesn't obama use his excess campaign money to help instead of to buy his way into the white house. he is shameless.

NASCAR fans are Americans also. I don't know much about it, but I think it's a smart move on Barack's part.

O/08

Howard Dean and the DNC will ensure that Obama will drive the victory lap.

Obama 08: YES, WE SCAM!

I think sponsoring a NASCAR team is a great idea for political candidates to advertise.

However, I don't think that sponsoring a Toyota was the best pick. They are the only foreign manufacturer in NASCAR so it seems a little odd of a choice for Senator Obama to make. I wonder if his people even thought about checking what manufacturer the team uses before they chose to go with BAM racing.

Go McCain in '08!

This is disgusting. I want to know about his policies and what he will do for America if he were elected. Is he running for president of a frat house.. I am glad he does not want Senator Clinton as his running mate. Is he using his own monies to sponsor that car? Oh great now I get it. Things got tough for the BAM they have gone on "sabbatical", Sounds like a dream team to me. Also I take it since he is planning on sponsoring the BAM then he is involved or becoming involved with QTRAX?

Obama Has Nascar And Mccain Has The Horse And Carriage!

Okay, I definately have mixed feelings on this.

The side going wow, lame is the side that knows Nascar isn't a sport. I mean, it is pretty unpredicatble and intense. Oh man, left turn.. AHH WAIT!! another left turn!.. oh guess what? and another left turn. lol

The side that loves this is because no event would be better for this type of advertising than watching a car turn left for 3 hours.

This is actually an impressive and different form of advertising. NASCAR has probably one of, if not the, biggest fanbase in this country. So we all know that people will hear about this. Impressive.

Obama '08 : )

If true. This is what I am talking about. Doing what you got to do.

Come on RNC, told you to give this presidency your best shot.

The voters are still waiting!

Dont bring circus to Nascar maybe try the horse races

Race to the White House!!! Go Bam!!!

To all those who don't like this idea... too bad! It's better than listing to borind McSame!

Nothing like a little ACTION!

OBAMA: Electible, family values, young, educated, intelligent, intuitive, motivational, foresight, caring, , communicates well, technology smart, physically and mentally prepared, respected and many more attributes. Obama get's this 65 year old granny's vote.

Yeah this is a funny example of how blind you Barrack Hussein Obama followers are. Hussein the potential President of the USA is sponsoring the BAM motorsports TOYOTA. What a fantastic way to try to boost the economy! Backing a foreign car manufacturer is a great example of how this flip-flopping fool plans to change our fortunes. You mindless sheep make me sick. Go ahead and spin this one, or better yet just sit and spin.

Interesting.... That's a NASCAR collectors dream come true. The first black presidential nominee sponsored car. I'd buy it.

alittle jealous RJ, CA? What is Obama suppose to do with the money nothing? That what it was raised for, to use in advertising to get the word out, administration of the campaign, etc. I swear people will find anything to try and fault him to matter how petty. Dah thi is an election campaign, all of the candidates are raising money to have a successful one to win. You might as well complain about everyone...McCain just raised 22 million finally...don't see you complaining about that

Alex, the #49 car has been driven by so many such as Ken Schrader and others. I wonder who will drive it with Obama on it. I know for a fact that BAM racing will have a difficult time finding a driver.

Angus McDugan, you sound like a fool. No one in their right minds believe the Obama Camp had anything to do with Jessie Jackson's jeasouly of Obama.

Obama already have many wonderful white supporters. White people are affected and will be affected by the economy. Many will not let race stand in the way of getting rid of the Bush policies.

Obama 08!!!

Will he drive too? Wonder how many less viewers will vacate this dog and pony show? But wait, he might deny this before it ever happens. Keep up the good work im sure the rest of the world is watching.

To quote George Jones, "THE RACE IS ON!"

great move. Just don't spin out Dale Jr.

COOL BEANS!! I'll watch car racing just to see it go arong the track

So, is this what all those fundraisers are fo,r trying to put his name out there in the race car population.

Well at least this time, Obama will be using a race car and not a race card!

Obama maintained a frenetic schedule of fundraising events this week, courting top Clinton bundlers and soaking up millions of dollars for the DNC.

Obama supporters who believe any effort to retire Clinton's debt should take a back seat to gathering money for Obama's fall campaign.

Interesting, don’t you think, Obama supporters want Clinton bundlers to donate to his fundraising and yet Obama supporters don’t think they should put any effort into retiring Clinton’s debt.

Question: Why don’t the top Clinton bundlers just donate to Hillary’s debt and then neither Clinton's bundlers nor Hillary would have to deal with Obama and his campaign ingrates.

Brilliant. Obama knows how to stretch a dollar! Use money to sponsor a car instead of buying ad spots. This way, the story about him sponsoring a car gets to run on all the major networks and on local tv during the actual race. Not to mention ESPN . What a way to grab the attention of the younger male demographic that won't watch the race but will see the highlights on ESPN.

Obama fans listen to some common sense. He is running to be President of the United States of America, the most powerful job in the world. This is not a popularity contest; it should make little difference if you like him or not, only that he is not qualified to do the job. There is no substance here; he has no experience and his arrogance makes GWB look humble. How could anyone with one ounce of common sense think of voting for this man. I don't like McCain either; but he is not so arrogant and he has experience. This must be a nightmare; the voters better wake up. I don't know how this country can survive four more years of such arrogance.

This Man is A FREAKING GENIUS!!!

yes, and the billboards will say "Pander"
and the winner will receive a check made out in his name to the health care provider of his choice.

Smart thought, not a bad idea at all!

Anything for attention. Got to keep the name on the front page of all the wire services.

I bet none of the college-educated, affluent Obamites ever thought their donations would go to sponsor NASCAR. This is great!

I enjoy the races and the Nacar peeps make sure there isnt no cheating leave the Obama race out of Nascar

I am glad he is reaching out. A Presidential candidate must open up to all the citizens.

He is G.E.N.I.U.S.

What a great idea!!!!!!!!

Nice work. Obama is going after the white vote aggressively. All his new adds show him with white people only. Also, Mr. Jackson's comments were probably planned by the Obama camp to show that Obama is not always seen favorably by blacks in order to get white voters on board.

Barack is acting so un-presidential – Nascar ??

Finally a reason to watch grown men turn left for 3 hours!

Now that is funny.

Will Obama say that Americans are a nation of whiners?

UHHH...we are a "nation of whiners" P. Gramm.
dumpmccain.com

I have never heard of anything so stupid in my life. If he is going to sponsor something, it should be something for our homeless kids,
or sponsor kids to get an education. Obama and his campaign people need to get a grip. Obama is buying his way into the White House. Shame on Us As Americans to even consider this man to be
our next President.

amazin

This is how it should be done. Be everwhere and let the message be heard. Good strategy for Obama..

I guess he is trying to win back all those red necks that are clinging to their guns. Fat chance!!

Probably a much better use of funds than buying on-air commericial time when you think about it. Will receive air/news time, spectator time, & print time in many publications as well.

I hear Mccain will resigh in August due to health reasons for another GOP nominee to face Obama.!

Check NPR!

More and more, everything this guy does makes me less inclined to vote for him. This is the presidency for crying out loud. He's making a mockery of the whole thing.

Fearless leader. Will be a great president.

okay. Obama loses points from me on this. Yuck !!!

Cool! That is definitely reaching out to a demographic that, by and large, does not ordinarily support the Democrat. It is a bold move and I commend him for it. It's definitely thinking outside the box.

Apparently Obama has more money than he knows what to do with - YOUR money. This snake oil salesman never ceases to disgust me!

OH Yes we can....

Gooooo Barack goooooo

Wonder who will be the first to spin the 49 car? If Obama's name is on it, he'll be a target for sure.

race cars dont get very good mileage.i hope his car is fuel efficient.republicans dont like nascar.mccain thinks nascar's are whiners.