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Offensive? Possibly. Ludicras? Most definitely
1st August 2008
One of the features of the US campaign this year is the massive spread of internet based material - and exposure to it by voters - produced by individuals and teams seemingly completely independent of the candidate or party teams. This song by rap artist Ludicras attacking McCain has kicked up a storm in America due to the extreme nature of the lyrics. Even Obama has denounced its contents as ‘outrageously offensive’
But it is another great example (as was my favourite - Obama girl, of course) of how campaigning is changing. And bear in mind, (for better or worse) where American campaigns lead, UK ones usually follow…
Watch it above