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Mexican food for Obama!

Chips ahoy! Barack Obama has been losing ground to John McCain in many national polls among likely voters -- but he's apparently way out front among Mexican food. At least that's one way to interpret the bizarre set of just-posted videos below, which date from the Democratic National Convention. In...
By Michael RobertsSeptember 10, 2008
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Chips ahoy!

Barack Obama has been losing ground to John McCain in many national polls among likely voters — but he’s apparently way out front among Mexican food. At least that’s one way to interpret the bizarre set of just-posted videos below, which date from the Democratic National Convention. In them, a variety of people declare that they’re “Nachos for Obama!,” or “Taco Salad for Obama!” or “Burritos for Obama!” What’s it mean? Hell if I know — but apparently frijoles and chimichangas remain firmly in the Republican camp.

To see the entire twisted collection, click “More.” — Michael Roberts

Nachos for Obama!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrYyyjrTghg

Burritos for Obama!

Tacos for Obama!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wET-HvG9W8

Quesadillas for Obama!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmkmG9HYmk

Chips and Salsa for Obama!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRlm7Iy7-ps

Taco Salads for Obama!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj80YmtdgUs

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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