4,904 Views - Click for Slideshow Barack Obama is not just a U.S. presidential political candidate, he is one of the most influential faces in the media today. The public and media attention Obama has attained in 2008 rivals some of the biggest Hollywood stars, internationally known singers and other icons and leaders. Obama has been at the center of the media for months now, particularly online. It’s an interesting insight into the future of politics and how, if leveraged properly, the internet will become the ultimate tool in deciding the outcome of elections. The following articles on Obama highlight the diverse promotional innovations made possible through the use of the web, from fan-created Obama viral videos to musical mashups and Obama parodies, to art created by Obama-backing fans, from “political fusion portraits” to shoes adorned with Obama’s face. The web has also been a platform that enabled fans to create Obama-related content, not necessarily endorsing him, such as tributes to Michelle Obama’s fashion and even anti-Obama features. Click on the main image to enter slideshow mode. Via: trendhunter

Political Fashion Icons (GALLERY)

Michelle Obama Style

Michelle Obama is the latest celebrity fashion icon. The wife of presidential candidate Barack Obama is being regarded as someone with an enviable sense of style, with plenty of blogs visually tracking…
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Musical Politics (VIDEO)

Celebs Sing 'The American Prayer' For Obama

In an inspirational music video, celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg, Forest Whitaker, Barry Manilow, Joss Stone, Macy Gray, Joan Baez, Jason Alexander, and Cyndi Lauper, teamed up with former Eurythmics…

Presidential Playlists

McCain and Obama's Top 10 Music Playlists

Music site, Blender.com, polled the two major presidential candidates to find out what their favorite music was. Give us your top 10 playlist, they said to John McCain and Barack Obama. Yes, president-types…
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Most Followed People on Twitter (GALLERY)

Barack Obama is #1

Barack Obama is the number one followed person on Twitter... surprise, surprise. It was really only a matter of time. Obama has 57,317 people following him on Twitter while he is following 59,965 people.…
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Ultra Sarcastic Political Ads (VIDEO)

McCains' "Hot Chicks Dig Obama" Campaign

"Hot Chicks Dig Obama" is latest controversial campaign released by from the John McCain ad campaigns are getting The latest ad from the Republicans implies that Barack Obama is better considered to…
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Graphic Obama Shoes (GALLERY)

Candidates Baracked By Fashion

There has probably been more tribute merchandise created for Barack Obama than any other media figure or celebrity this year. We have featured a wide range of Obama-themed innovations, including fashion.…
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Viral Political Pranks (VIDEO)

Barack Obama Rolling (Like Rick Rolling)

Brilliant, childish and spreading across like wild fire on the internet is this viral Barack Obama version of the infamous "Rick Roll" prank. It is one of the stand out election videos at the moment. To…
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Candidates That Fight Back (VIDEO)

Obama Snaps, Threatens to 'Go Gangster' (SPOOF)

In this SPOOF video, Obama snaps and threatened to ‘go gangster’ on a heckler. Well done, BarelyPolitical... Here's how it rolls: Obama kicks off his rant, “Hold on everybody… young man, there’s…
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Models as First Ladies (VIDEO)

Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama in Harper's Bazaar

Supermodel and TV show host Tyra Banks stars in a rather bizarre photo story in the upcoming September issue of Harper's Bazaar. Banks plays Michelle Obama, Barack Obama's wife and possibly the next First…

Leave Barack Alone Videos (VIDEO)

Chris Crocker Stands Up For Obama Parody

Earlier we featured a McCain video campaign that compared Barack Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. As with many YouTube videos, this one elicited quite a few video responses, including the one…

Celebrity Candidates (VIDEO)

McCain Compares Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton

John McCain’s latest ads compare Barack Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Let me start by reacting appropriately: “Hahahahaahaha.” The Obama bashing commercial, set to air on Thursday,…

Obama Documentaries (VIDEO)

HYPE: The Obama Effect

HYPE: The Obama Effect movie trailer is generating buzz for the feature length Barack Obama documentary by Citizens United Productions. The trailer was added last week and has already had over 100,000…
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Obama in China Olympic Broadcasts (VIDEO)

Sen. Spends $5 Million on NBC Ads

Barack Obama is shelling out $5 million to appear in advertisements throughout the duration of the Beijing Olympics. The China games are an opportune moment to bask in the media limelight, and as of…
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Racist Obama Magazine Covers

Vanity Fair Parodies New Yorker

Vanity Fair has parodied the now infamous August 2008 New Yorker magazine cover which depicted presidential hopeful, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama under many racist and bigoted misconceptions.…

Obama Soda

Jones Campaign Cola 2008 Has All the Candidates

The uber popular and hip beverage company, Jones Soda, has launched a new political themed drink, the “Campaign Cola 2008.” Aspiring pundits can purchase custom, limited-edition six-packs or twelve-packs…

Political Pinatas (GALLERY)

Obama, Hillary, Bush & More

Here's a new Political Party concept: US presidential candidate pinatas! Now you can have a real Obama or Hillary bash! People have different ways of dealing with their political frustrations, but these…

Obama Crafts (GALLERY)

Obama Earrings, Eco-Skirts & More

Barack Obama has quite a fan following on Etsy.com, a network of online stores for crafty people selling their own creations. Obama appears on everything from earrings and bracelets to baby clothes. There…

Obama Mosaics (VIDEO)

Deep Zoom Obama & More

Obama has a lot of fans making art in his honour, and photographic mosaics seem to be a favourite. Professionals and amateur fans are tinkering around with photo collaging techniques to make mosaics of…

Obama Fashion (GALLERY)

Barack Obama Shoes

Obama shoes are the ultimate must-have for the extreme Barack Obama fan! Obama's famous "Yes We Can" slogan is printed in big, capital, white lettering around one side of blue shoe's outer rim, while the…

Crude Jokes at Political Events (VIDEO)

Bernie Mac at Obama Fundraiser

Comedian Bernie Mac has got himself into some pretty hot water after he made inappropriate jokes at a Barrack Obama fundraiser this weekend. Not long after, stories of the stand-up act have gone viral…

Offensive New Yorker Covers (GALLERY)

Obama Loves Osama

Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama and his wife are featured on an extremely controversial and bigoted cover on the new issue of the New Yorker magazine. Where do I begin? Everything about the cover screams…

Political Fusion Portraits II (VIDEO)

Obama-Lincoln Now in Color

Just in time for the 4th of July, Agitprop specialist Ron English created large-scale, colorized versions of his controversial Obama-Lincoln fusion portrait and splattered them across Boston. The oversized…

Racist Commercials (VIDEO)

Barack Obama is a Monkey in Japanese Ad

How does Japanese company E Mobile sell cell phones? By capitalizing on Barack Obama's political success through depicting him as a real monkey. A monkey in a presidential suit, but a monkey nonetheless.…

Political Fashion Statement (VIDEO)

Michelle Obama's "The View" Dress Hot Seller

Ms. Obama's appearance on The View set of a fashion rush to the store, called 'White House|Black Market' (can there be a worse place for her shop because of the name?) Her breezy little dress apparently…

Obamamania Unabated (GALLERY)

Marcel Offermann's Obama Doll

Apparently, the Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is a rock star in Germany. So German expert toymaker Marcel Offermann decided to create a doll in the likeness of the junior senator from Illinois.…

Presidential Naughty (GALLERY)

Obama Condoms for Your 'Little' Democrat

We’ve seen his face everywhere, from controversial sock monkeys to men’s underwear. There is no denying that Barack Obama is been getting closer and closer to American hearts. But with ObamaCondoms,…

Political Sock Monkeys (UPDATE)

TheSockObama Discontinued, Racist

UPDATE July 16th: After creating a lot of controversy, the Barack Obama Sock Monkey is no longer available. The site notes, “We are very apologetic to all who were upset by our toy idea. We will not…

Thumb Tack Art (VIDEO)

How to Recreate Barack Obama Using 21,156 Pins

In this video, Jake from Zoomdoggle recreates Barack Obama's famous image using (allegedly) 21,156 thumb tacks. If that count is right, that's one thumb tack for each delegate. Poetic. Zoomdoggle's…

Political Fusion Portraits

Obama-Lincoln

Ron English, a New York-based counter culture billboard artist, created this Barack Obama-Abraham Lincoln fusion portrait that will likely spark some very lively discussions. The image was created as…

Political Underwear (GALLERY)

Obama '08 Boxer Brief

What better way to show your support for your favorite presidential candidate than having his face smacked on your underwear? I am just glad that hip underwear brand Andrew Christian chose Obama and not…

Political Swimwear (GALLERY)

Obama, Clinton and McCain Politkinis

"Wear what you think" is the motto; "get behind your favorite candidate" is the action. Contrary to plain Jane politcal slogan T-shirts, buttons or hoodies, swimwear with a message is new and fashionable.…

Political Brand Sponsorship (GALLERY)

Abercrombie & Fitch Back Obama

A recent obvious product placement for the Barack Obama campaign has been creating much buzz in the blogsphere. The reason is that it is for non-other than the sexed-up Abercrombie & Fitch brand. Three…

Celebrities as Religion (VIDEO)

Religious Propaganda That Relates Oprah, Obama and The Occult

Is Oprah entrancing the world with her own religious beliefs?  A new book, “Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid,” allegedly uncovers the shocking truth that Oprah is pushing a new age religion.  The book…

DIY Political Finger Puppets (VIDEO)

Obama, Hillary, McCain

Adi Marom, a New York based designer, created an online project where you can create your own DIY finger-puppets of Obama, Hillary and McCain and stage your own presidential debates! The process is simple!…

6 Political Beatbox Videos

Bush, Clinton, Obama, Blair and Tom Cruise (SUPER GALLERY)

I'm quite happy to have discovered the world of political beatbox and musical remix. In the last week, I've posted a couple videos in this category, but today I'm featuring them all. My favorites include…

Juxtaposition (VIDEO)

Top 10 Stupid President Bush Quotes VS Barack Obama's 'Audicity of Hope'

President George Bush is famous for saying stupid things. In contrast, Barack Obama is a graduate of Harvard Law. These first two videos showcase President Bush's bloopers. The latter two videos feature…

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