Letters to the Editor
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obama's is the first political logo i ever noticed
Obama's logo is the best one hands down in terms of graphic art. The others all look like they could be slapped together from Powerpoint clip art. Whatever you think of it, it's at least a new design. On the other hand, it's untraditional, and it may be that tradition is what works in politics. I guess that's the chance his campaign is taking.
When I first saw it, I found it a little disturbing to be honest. I didn't think it looked like a corporate logo, though. The whole rising sun motif makes it look as if Obama is promising some kind of resurgent nation, which is often the theme of demagogues. It made me sort of long for the tacky red white and blue hats and "Happy Days Are Here Again." At least there's something comforting and harmless in all that.
It'll be interesting to see if it makes any difference. Probably it is a very minor issue in the scheme of things.