Hasselhoff Still More Popular Than Obama in
Germany, Despite Berlin Speech
by William Satire
The McCain campaign has been crediting Barack Obama with
being the biggest celebrity in the world, but while Barack
Obama's popularity has grown throughout Europe, he still plays
second fiddle to David Hasselhoff in Germany.
The former Baywatch and Night Rider star's popularity may
have peaked in the eighties and nineties, but according to a poll
taken by the Spolitics.com Center for Made-Up Statistics
(SCMUS), Germans would still prefer to see David Hasselhoff
than Barack Obama by an margin of nearly four to one.
When asked, 76% of Germans said they would prefer to see
Hasselhoff perform a concert in Germany compared to 19% who
said they would prefer to see Barack Obama deliver another
speech. 5% were undecided.
"Obama may want to tear down walls an build bridges," said one
pollster, "but it was Hasselhoff who sang 'Freedom for the World'
first. Germans remember that."
In fact, according to the poll, part of the reason Obama's rhetoric
didn't resonate with Germans was because they believed he was
just borrowing from Hasselhoff's lyrics.
"I'll never forget David singing 'Now it’s time to make changes
that millions are hoping for,'" said one responder citing a lyric from
Hasselhoff's song 'Save the World.' "Obama didn't do the
message justice," she said.
Even if the playing field were leveled with both celebrities simply
delivering speeches, Hasselhoff still edges out Obama 58% to
33% with 9% undecided. Germans would also prefer to see
Hasselhoff dance by a margin of over ten to one.
However, when asked who would be a better president for the
United States, Hasselhoff's lead shrinks to a statistically
insignificant 2 points -- 38% vs. 36% with 26% undecided.
The poll is the first to measure Obama's popularity head-to-head
against Hasselhoff's.
Hasselhoff’s dominance over Obama in Germany is so
substantial, some political insiders are suggesting the former
Baywatch star warrants a look from the McCain campaign as a
possible running mate. "Without Hasselhoff on the ticket, McCain
will definitely lose the German vote to Obama," said one insider
who is close to the campaign. He also points out that Hasselhoff
is even more popular in Switzerland -- Obama’s next European
campaign stop.
Other pundits point out that, since Germany doesn’t have any
electoral votes, McCain will be better served focusing on the 50
states and the American vote.
Still, those who remember how Nixon changed the political
landscape with his Southern strategy are weary that Obama’s
European strategy might surprise everyone in November.
Germany, Despite Berlin Speech
by William Satire
The McCain campaign has been crediting Barack Obama with
being the biggest celebrity in the world, but while Barack
Obama's popularity has grown throughout Europe, he still plays
second fiddle to David Hasselhoff in Germany.
The former Baywatch and Night Rider star's popularity may
have peaked in the eighties and nineties, but according to a poll
taken by the Spolitics.com Center for Made-Up Statistics
(SCMUS), Germans would still prefer to see David Hasselhoff
than Barack Obama by an margin of nearly four to one.
When asked, 76% of Germans said they would prefer to see
Hasselhoff perform a concert in Germany compared to 19% who
said they would prefer to see Barack Obama deliver another
speech. 5% were undecided.
"Obama may want to tear down walls an build bridges," said one
pollster, "but it was Hasselhoff who sang 'Freedom for the World'
first. Germans remember that."
In fact, according to the poll, part of the reason Obama's rhetoric
didn't resonate with Germans was because they believed he was
just borrowing from Hasselhoff's lyrics.
"I'll never forget David singing 'Now it’s time to make changes
that millions are hoping for,'" said one responder citing a lyric from
Hasselhoff's song 'Save the World.' "Obama didn't do the
message justice," she said.
Even if the playing field were leveled with both celebrities simply
delivering speeches, Hasselhoff still edges out Obama 58% to
33% with 9% undecided. Germans would also prefer to see
Hasselhoff dance by a margin of over ten to one.
However, when asked who would be a better president for the
United States, Hasselhoff's lead shrinks to a statistically
insignificant 2 points -- 38% vs. 36% with 26% undecided.
The poll is the first to measure Obama's popularity head-to-head
against Hasselhoff's.
Hasselhoff’s dominance over Obama in Germany is so
substantial, some political insiders are suggesting the former
Baywatch star warrants a look from the McCain campaign as a
possible running mate. "Without Hasselhoff on the ticket, McCain
will definitely lose the German vote to Obama," said one insider
who is close to the campaign. He also points out that Hasselhoff
is even more popular in Switzerland -- Obama’s next European
campaign stop.
Other pundits point out that, since Germany doesn’t have any
electoral votes, McCain will be better served focusing on the 50
states and the American vote.
Still, those who remember how Nixon changed the political
landscape with his Southern strategy are weary that Obama’s
European strategy might surprise everyone in November.
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