Popular Political Videos of 2008
Most Discussed and Debated Presidential Campaign Virals
Mar 7, 2008
In years past, those running for office relied on expensive television advertisements to relay their political message to as many people as possible. Because of the Internet, candidates running for office today have another venue that reaches potential voters; viral videos.
Viral videos are videos that are shared through email, social networking and media-sharing websites such as YouTube and Veoh. YouTube has devoted a channel specially to the 2008 political campaign, called You Choose 08.
Anyone can make a political statement with viral videos that may capture the imagination and hearts of millions, on a shoe-string budget. Some viral videos explode in popularity while others simply fade into video obscurity. From high-profile political and celebrity endorsements, to the high-polished candidates themselves or from a creative everyday Joe, using viral videos to get out the message is another available resource found online.
Whether Democrat, Republican, Independent or undecided, no matter what the political preference may be, the following viral videos offer a unique look and totally different spin on election year images.
The following political videos run the gamut from satirical and humorous, to serious. Political persuasion aside, the virals listed below are at the very least, entertaining and thought-provoking.
McCain Viral Videos:
- John McCain Courageous Service - This touching John McCain viral has been viewed almost 100,000 times. The 12-minute tribute includes a journey back in time to McCain’s courageous prisoner-of-war days and his undeniable dedication and devotion to America.
Barack Obama Virals:
- We Are the Ones - This catchy video will have even non-Obama supporters tapping their toes to this tune.
- I Got a Crush on Obama - This popular three-minute viral by Obama Girl, also known as model Amber Lee Ettinger, has been seen millions of times. Watch, and listen, as Obama Girl lip-syncs her devotion to the Illinois senator to this Leah Kauffman song.
- Yes We Can by Will I Am - Black Eyed Peas singer Will I Am along with other celebrities pays homage to Barack Obama in this musical tribute.
- Vote Different - This short video is frequently on numerous Top 2008 Political Video lists. Although the video ends with Barack Obama camp credits, there is no political affiliation with this video.
Clinton Campaign Virals:
- Bill and Hillary Soprano - The ever popular television cliffhanger has officially come to viral videos with this campaign viral. Journey’s lead singer Steve Perry serenades both Clintons and a hungry soprano at a local diner.
- Jack and Hill - Stroll down memory lane with this unique video from Jack Nicholson. Watch as he endorses Hillary Clinton in this montage of movie clips spanning Nicholson’s film career. Yes, Jack is back!
- The Official Hillary Clinton Campaign Song Video You and I - French-Canadian songstress Celine Dion sings her hit "You and I" in this four-minute video viewed by 100,000 people.
- Hillary's Baggage - Cartoonist Nick Anderson adds his own special touch to the infamous Black Eyed Peas tune.
To easily locate the above viral videos on YouTube, simply type the name of the video in the provided search box.
Sources
MSN Music News, Entertaining Politics, Barbara Card Atkinson
