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The term "Obamamania" has been used to describe the energetic fan base that has developed around Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Election campaign. Obama's inspiring and motivational speaking style and has been compared to that of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Economist.com: Has the magical mystery tour hit the buffers? (January 10, 2008) and his ability to mobilize young voters to become politically involved is unprecedented in recent years.
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- Seen as a result of Barack Obama's appeal to young voters
- A 2007 Hollywood event drew celebrity support and pop culture appeal
- The media has claimed that Obama's popularity is due in part to his ability to "transcend race" FAIR.org: Obamamania: How loving Barack Obama helps pundits love themselves
- The viral video, "I Got a Crush...On Obama" by Obama Girl further incited Obama's online popularity
- Critics claim that Obama's enthusiastic supporters are "creepy"
- Obama fans have been seen crying or fainting at his rallies
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"What gives people a jolt in their gut about the idea of President Obama is the idea that it would be a ringing symbol that racism no longer rules our land."—Social critic John McWhorterWashington Post: Why Obamamania? Because He Runs as The Great White Hope (January 13, 2008) -
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The Economist: "Obamamania: Has the Magical Mystery Tour Hit the Buffers?"
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FAIR: "Obamamania: How Loving Barack Obama Helps Pundits Love Themselves" (2007)
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ABC News: "Music Video Has a 'Crush on Obama'"
WARNING: Pop-ups
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New York Times: "The Hot Ticket in Hollywood: An Evening With Obama"
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Grist: Obamamania: Dispatch from San Francisco
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Washington Post: "Why Obamamania? Because He Runs as The Great White Hope"
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YouTube: 'I Got a Crush...On Obama' By Obama Girl (Time 03:18)
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The Economist: "Obamamania: Has the Magical Mystery Tour Hit the Buffers?"
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Obamamania on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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'V' aims at Obamamania -- chicagotribune.com http://bit.ly/3GJnvC
@valesashley1 | November 06, 2009 02:17 AM -
RT @tabhale: What the hell is "V" and why should I care about it? | Because it allegedly bashes Obamamania. "swhy I'm watching it on itunes
@redinbleustate | November 06, 2009 01:41 AM -
RT @ConservativeGal: Excellent Videos about the new TV Series "V" about Obamamania...http://tinyurl.com/ykjheyc #tcot #p2
@americanshadow | November 06, 2009 12:35 AM -
'V' aims at Obamamania -- chicagotribune.com http://bit.ly/3GJnvC
@DavidERoger | November 05, 2009 07:46 PM -
for all fox talk of "obamamania"only sheep i see is the ones who arrive when summoned by fox and wingnuts on right.Think for yourself much?
@gmo418 | November 05, 2009 07:39 PM
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