Obama taking heat for delaying of World Series game

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Obama takes heat for delaying World Series game

(CNN) – The Republican National Committee took aim at Barack Obama Wednesday over the Illinois senator's half-hour ad buy that will delay the start of a World Series game by 18 minutes.

"It’s unfortunate that the World Series’ first pitch is being delayed for Obama’s political pitch," RNC spokesman Alex Conant said. "Not only is Obama putting politics before principle, he’s putting it before our national pastime.”

Major League Baseball has agreed to a request from Fox to delay the start time of Game 6 of the World Series (if a Game 6 is necessary) so the network can air the 30-minute Obama spot, a Fox spokesman confirms to CNN. The Illinois senator has also bought similar time on CBS and NBC, set to begin at 8 p.m.

“FOX will accommodate Senator Obama's desire to communicate with voters in this…format," Fox spokesman Scott Gorgin said. "We are pleased that Major League Baseball has agreed to delay the first pitch of World Series Game 6 for a few minutes in order for FOX to carry his program on October 29."

It's the first time a presidential candidate has bought that length of airtime on network television since Ross Perot purchased several 30 minute blocs in 1992.

"This is a big platform, this is a big megaphone, the interest level is clearly there and people will watch," Evan Tracey of Campaign Media Analysis Group, CNN's consultant on campaign advertising said.

The October 29 game will now start at 8:38 instead of 8:20.

[kaydee457 13]

More proof of his superfical "rockstar" image, one that he himself is wrapped up in......

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I'd much rather the focus be on a Presidential candidate than which celebrity is screwing who.

I suppose your suggestion means we should be focusing more on celebrities?

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Gee, no one bats an eyelid when games are delayed (and they are, even more so during the playoffs) for erection pill ads.

It's a shame that commercials and the revenue they generate trump everything, no matter what is being flogged. Fox and MLB agreed to it.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I'd much rather the focus be on a Presidential candidate than which celebrity is screwing who.

I suppose your suggestion means we should be focusing more on celebrities?

OUCH!

I think he should air the spot on November 3rd, but he didn't consult me!

God they're getting desperate and I'm loving every minute of it. It's too bad we've had to get to the point of a Depression for the majority of the public to turn against the G.O.P. though.

[almaty 19]

Gee, no one bats an eyelid when games are delayed (and they are, even more so during the playoffs) for erection pill ads.

It's a shame that commercials and the revenue they generate trump everything, no matter what is being flogged. Fox and MLB agreed to it.

sister joyce ..right as usual or have time outs in football for ads.....

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GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!