I saw this yesterday on 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' and today saw an excellent diary entry on DailyKos by turneresq. Check out this response from Obama following the aftermath of the horrendous ABC debate...
This video is already a hit on YouTube. Do you see why Obama has such strong support among the younger demographics? That response right there is a perfect example why. Obama, with all his eloquence and intelligence, knows how to talk to the young generation by interweaving pop culture. Him "brushing his shoulders" gesture was made famous by Jay-Z in his hit song "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" in 2003. The crowd knew what he was doing, hence for the big roar of approval. Here's a Youtube mashup of Obama's gesture paired to Jay-Z songs...
Also from the Dailykos entry, check out Obama's knowledge about hip hop
It's pretty safe to say that Obama is "in touch" with the young generation.
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