I've put together the list of what I think are the top 10 YouTube clips of this Presidential primary campaign. I've done my best to find clips that are well known and had (at least some) influence and/or interest. I think you'll enjoy the list.
Feel free to disagree with my order in the comments, and let me know which ones I missed. Watch all 10 videos below the fold...
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#10: "A snowman's biggest question"
From the YouTube debate, the most ridiculous (but most memorable) question of the night:
#9: "Vote different"
This take-off on the famous 1984 Mac commercial helped set the frame for Obama's campaign:
#8: "Bill Clinton on Barack Obama"
This small gaffe was talked about (perhaps unfairly) for weeks, and is often still mentioned as being the reason President Clinton was moved out of the spotlight leading up to Super Tuesday:
Senator Clinton referenced this sketch in the Ohio debate:
#6: "Bitch is the New Black"
Our second SNL clip, longtime SNL cast member and writer Tina Fey puts to bed some of the ridiculous reasons many out there have found not to vote for Senator Hillary Clinton:
#5: "Halloween at the Clinton's"
Our third and final SNL clip (what can we say -- the show is still pretty good) has Senator Clinton hosting a Halloween party for the Democratic candidates. The two Spongebobs are my favorite:
#4: "Hillary Clinton Sopranos Parody"
Genuinely funny, well-timed, and in good spirits:
#3: "I Got a Crush on Obama"
Yes, we all hate this song now. And yes, she didn't even find the tiny acumen of brain power necessary to remember to vote. But no one can say this video didn't make a splash this election season:
#2: "Hillary Clinton Tears Up During Campaign Stop"
An honest, though infamous, moment of the campaign -- the ridiculous accusations made after this that Senator Clinton wasn't tough enough to handle the campaign helped (possibly) lead to her win in New Hampshire. I empathized with her that day, and watching the honest moment now -- in today's context -- reminds me of how much I respect her.
#1: "Yes We Can Song by will.i.am"
This doesn't make #1 because we endorsed Senator Obama -- this is #1 because it is by far the most creative use of the internet and the forum that YouTube provides to further the cause of a campaign. The song has been watched several million times, and -- in my opinion -- deserves the distinction of the top YouTube video of the campaign season:
Disagree with me below -- tell me what I missed. More importantly -- enjoy.
