Barack Obama to Appear in 30-Minute Infomercial on Major Networks

Deep pockets have helped Barack Obama spread his message of change since the early stages of the Democratic Primaries last year. Now, the Obama campaign is breaking new campaign ground with a 30-minute prime time infomercial that is set to air on Fox, CBS, NBC, MSNBC and BET, among other networks. The 30-minute piece is reported to show "average Americans" explaining their individual problems, while Obama then addresses their problems and explains how his policies may help them.

At some point during the broadcast, the infomercial will cut live to an Obama rally in Florida, where Obama will be speaking. And this infomercial is only the primary advertising vehicle that Obama will be employing throughout today and this evening.

The Democratic nominee for president will also be appearing with Bill Clinton at a campaign rally in Florida, which is set to air at 11PM EST. That happens to be the same time that a pre-taped episode of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" will air on that network, which will feature Obama being interviewed by the quick-witted host.

The plan seems to effectively guarantee that Obama will have blanket coverage of all major television news and entertainment outlets for at least some portion of the entire day. Obama is also scheduled to have a sit-down interview with ABC's Charles Gibson in Raleigh, NC on Wednesday.

By inundating the airwaves with his presence and his message, it would seem that Obama can only strengthen his position for the upcoming election. Most national polls show him with a comfortable lead, while John McCain's camp is vigorously suggesting that the numbers are not what they seem. A full day and night of Obama advertising and media coverage of said advertising may be difficult for the McCain campaign to overcome. But America loves an underdog, and if Obama's media blitz paints him out to be a "huge favorite" to win the election...look out.