Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/obama-tries-to-recapture-2008-magic Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Obama Tries to Recapture 2008 Magic Politics Sep 27, 2010 4:07 PM EST As President Obama prepares for his latest campaign swing that includes a big public rally in Madison, Wis., Gwen Ifill discusses how the White House is employing the president’s celebrity status with young voters as a way to enliven the base of the Democratic Party. But times have changed. As Gwen notes, it was precisely this type of rock-star treatment that Sen. John McCain’s campaign used as a somewhat successful line of attack against Mr. Obama in the summer of 2008. Gwen also turns the tables on me to ask about Florida’s fascinating three-way Senate race between Republican Marco Rubio, independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek. You can see it all on the Political Checklist. Follow Gwen and David on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
As President Obama prepares for his latest campaign swing that includes a big public rally in Madison, Wis., Gwen Ifill discusses how the White House is employing the president’s celebrity status with young voters as a way to enliven the base of the Democratic Party. But times have changed. As Gwen notes, it was precisely this type of rock-star treatment that Sen. John McCain’s campaign used as a somewhat successful line of attack against Mr. Obama in the summer of 2008. Gwen also turns the tables on me to ask about Florida’s fascinating three-way Senate race between Republican Marco Rubio, independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek. You can see it all on the Political Checklist. Follow Gwen and David on Twitter. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now