During the Superbowl this past Sunday, a commercial aired and has been the topic of controversy in the past few days. It seems that the commercial has sparked some political debate. Karl Rove, on an interview with Fox News stated, "I was, frankly, offended by it...I'm a huge fan of Clint Eastwood, I thought it was an extremely well done ad, but this is a sign of what happens when you have Chicago-style politics, and the president of the United States and his political minions are, in essence, using our tax dollars to buy corporate advertising." In other words, Rove believes that Chrysler is echoing the argument that the Obama administration brought the auto industry back from a brush with death.
Eastwood has his own version of the story. In a subsequent interview with Fox News, he said, "There is no spin in that ad. On this I am certain. I am certainly not politically affiliated with Mr. Obama. It was meant to be a message about just job growth and the spirit of America. I think all politicians will agree with it. It thought the spirit was OK." Eastwood also spoke out against the auto bailouts.
Personally, I like Clint Eastwood, and if there was political undertones to this commercial, I believe he wouldn't do the commercial. But it's not what I think that matters. What do you think Detroit?
Here is the commercial for your viewing pleasure...
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ReplyDeleteAs for the superbowl commercials, I also like that Chrysler commercial. I thought it was Al Pacino at first which actually got me really excited. Clint Eastwood did really good though. I like the message that was sent.
I loved the Clint Eastwood Chrysler commercial! I didn't think there were any political undertones to the commercial. I think that maybe for people who don't live in Detroit they could have thought that, but myself, I think it was just a really good commercial with a positive message.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with you Anthony! It was actually my favorite commercial of the night. It gives Metro-Detroit hope even with our current struggling economy, our community still was able to generate job growth. The automotive industry is heading in the right direction and I'm happy that it was recognized during the Superbowl!
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