And the winner is .......... an Eskimo Beauty Contestant

Mairi reminded me of Obama's latest marketing schema and how the folks would be manipulated this week. The results are hysterical. Wonder has this is being reported to the FEC? Has the IRS been told?

If you make a donation of $5 or more between now and midnight on July 31st, you could be one of 10 supporters chosen to fly to Denver and spend two days and nights at the convention, meet Barack backstage, and watch his acceptance speech in person. 
CHICAGO – Today, the Obama campaign announced the full slate of ten supporters selected to be “Backstage with Barack” at the Democratic National Convention next week. The ten voters selected for backstage access for Obama’s speech next Thursday represent the diversity of Obama supporters and come from all across the country. The ten supporters were selected from ten different states, and each will be able to bring one guest. The supporters will receive airfare, accommodations, and will attend two days of convention activities -- including a private meeting with Senator Obama before his historic speech at Invesco Field in Denver on Thursday, August 28th.

“Senator Obama is focused on opening up the convention, his acceptance speech and the democratic process to more people than ever before. Supporters are responsible for building this movement and for bringing this campaign so far -- and Barack looks forward to sharing this moment with them,” said campaign manager David Plouffe.

Is there nothing about Obambi that's is not staged, calculated and manipulative. First a little backstory from Israpundit: (hat tip Cathy)

Despite at least one (and possibly more) complaints from Minnesota law enforcement agencies, the Obama campaign is still circulating E-mails that solicit donations in exchange to win an expenses-paid trip to the Democratic National Convention. Were it not for the very fine print disclaimers in the E-mails and on the donation page itself, this would very likely constitute an illegal lottery. In other words, the Obama campaign is doing the absolute minimum it thinks it needs to do to stay out of actual trouble with the law. In addition, a video by Barack Obama and an E-mail from Michelle Obama are designed to deceive supporters into thinking that they have to contribute money for a chance to win.

As reported by WorldNet Daily, the Obama campaign faced the prospect of legal trouble in Minnesota and possibly other states for running an arguably illegal lottery: donate money to Obama’s campaign (payment of consideration) in exchange for a chance (element of chance) to win an expenses-paid trip to the Democratic National Convention (prize).

Take a look  at the winners.

First up an Eskimo beauty contestant:

Holly Stebing - Anchorage, AK
Holly Stebing is an Inupiaq Eskimo from Anchorage, Alaska. She is passionate about increasing Native American participation in government and has been active in registering community members in Anchorage and throughout the state.

James T. Fondriest - Massillon, OH
Massillon, Ohio native James T. Fondriest says that he still identifies as a Republican, but is supporting Barack Obama for President because he “finally feels like America has found a leader it can look up to and trust.” As a college student at The Ohio State University, Fondriest campaigned for George W. Bush in 2004, but after four-years of discontent and a deep desire to change America for the better, he is supporting Obama. Today, Fondriest is a law school student and is deeply concerned about fiscal responsibility and America’s standing overseas. He says that Sen. Obama has inspired him to believe in politics again and, most importantly, the power of the ordinary citizen.

An evangelical Christian who gave money to Mike Huckabee might not be exactly who the Obama campaign initially wanted filling the seats of Invesco Field later this month for the Democratic National Convention’s acceptance speech. But now they're welcoming Eric Melder with open arms -- and a ticket backstage

Eric Melder - PA
Eric Melder is a retired YMCA Director, married with three sons and seven grandchildren, who has worked as a counselor to troubled young men – helping them overcome difficult circumstances so they can realize their great potential. As a Sunday School teacher and member of the Rotary club, Eric is dedicated to his community. Melder says he doesn’t always vote for Democrats, and originally was a supporter of Mike Huckabee before coming to enthusiastically support Barack Obama.

Melder’s fourth $25 donation to Obama came upon an e-mail request from David Plouffe, Obama’s campaign manager, and with a challenge -- write a 100-word essay on why you’re supporting Obama and have the chance to meet Obama backstage.

An essay?

Barb Sackman - Fallon, MT

Barb Sackman is teacher and a proud farmwife. Her husband raises wheat and fodder for cattle. Barb understands firsthand how rising fuel costs have hurt farming communities. Barb is active in her local community church and believes that bio-fuels and renewable energies will help invigorate her small town of 150 people. Barb likes Barack Obama because “he genuinely cares about people like me.”

Kayla Whitaker - Fargo, ND
Kayla Whitaker, 20, of Fargo, North Dakota, first became interested in politics last November when she learned about Barack Obama. An Evangelical Christian, Kayla was interested in learning more about Senator Obama’s faith, and watched Obama’s “Call to Renewal” speech about religion and politics on the website.

Marsha Shearer- The Villages, FL
A retired school principal, Marsha Shearer lives in a majority-Republican retirement community in Florida. She has been interested and involved in political campaigns before but has been an active volunteer for the Barack Obama campaign since February of this year. She supports Senator Obama because, “ He represents something above and beyond. He has a global view that is unique and his own personal biography has allowed him to see beyond short-term goals.” She will bring her granddaughter, a college student, to the convention to witness this historic speech.

Lenny Julius- Emerald Isle, NC
Lenny Julius is a 67 year old Vietnam War veteran who served with John McCain and supported him in 2000. Now, he says, “Senator McCain has become a strong supporter of the Bush policies both domestic and foreign.” Although Julius served with McCain in the Navy, he believes Barack Obama is the change we need for America.

Trinace Johnson- Richmond, VA
Trinace Johnson is a disabled veteran working as a civilian for the Army. As the relative of Elizabeth Eckford, one of the “Little Rock 9,” Johnson says she knows the “power of the few and the necessity for change.” She became active with the Barack Obama campaign after seeing her precinct run out of ballots during the primary election – she wants to make sure the election process “goes right” in November.

John Volkmar- Boulder, CO
John Volkmar, an Iraq War veteran, is now a graduate student at the University of Colorado in Boulder. After almost ten years of service and two tours in Iraq, John left the Army to serve the country in other ways, including working to develop an effective national energy policy. John is currently taking classes towards his MBA, so that he will be able to help stop the influence of special interests in Washington and change the relationship between our country’s dependence on foreign oil and our flawed foreign policy approach.

The man is all sublimal seduction. All style and mindf**k, no substance. Thanks  to Cathy who researched the winners for Atlas.

Comments

[yonason]

My guess is that G-d isn't any too happy with America for screwing with Israel. The US has taken advantage of Israel's weak leadership by the pressuring it to accept compromises to it's security that have lead to many Jewish deaths, and much suffering. You mess wit G-d, and He messes with you. And, guess who wins, every time!