As the heat of summer increases, so too does interest in the presidential candidates. And the online activity I am monitoring shows barely a blip for Mitt Romney while all the other Republicans are even less fortunate.
The intense interest in Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama seems to have quieted. Perhaps we know as much about them as we need to know at this point. Most interest is currently being focused on, drumroll please, Al Gore! In the past week Mr. Gore has lit up the charts here. There is also a bit of activity in the Biden and Richardson camps.
And if you like to think of investing in keepsakes, perhaps this is the time to grab up a McCain button or magnet. They may become obsolete soon. As for Fred Thompson, who knows if he will or if he won't—it is far more fun and infinitely less demanding to be on the fence.
If you follow politics, have you selected a candidate? Have you actively promoted that person with a sticker, t-shirt, hat, or just a little magnet on the refrig? We offer a great selection of items for the top 11 candidates at CANDIDATESTUFF.COM. Check it out!
Mac the Observer
Showing posts with label barack Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label barack Obama. Show all posts
7/16/07
6/12/07
Who Do You Trust with YOUR Money?
Trusting a candidate, or thinking you can trust a particular candidate, is important.
We all seek to find that candidate we can trust to support our values, encourage and lead our country and watch over our personal and national financial well being. If that is true, then perhaps those candidates deemed most trustworthy are those in whom people have invested time and money — and that translates to the trivial purchases of campaign hats, bumper stickers and pins.
People who trust a candidate may be interested in purchasing campaign items like t-shirts, bumper stickers, hats and pins to show their support. Right? If you think Mr. ABC or Ms. ABC would make a great president, why not show it by wearing a t-shirt or carrying a bag promoting their candidacy? Perhaps you can convince others to consider that candidate!
There are many visitors to www.CANDIDATE STUFF.COM each day and they can browse products for 10 of the top candidates—5 democrats and 5 republicans. Can the candidates with the most the loyal followers be the ones whose products sell best?
The top sales items support candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. People who purchase items promoting those two candidates usually buy more than one product. They may opt for three identical hats or a combination tote bag, hat and t-shirt, for example. As far as purchases go, the democrats significantly lead the republicans. Republican supporters, the few that have made product purchases, favor bumper stickers. They purchase one item.
Does this mean people trust democrats more than republicans? Does it mean we should expect higher costs? All I can say is there is much interest in Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Mac the Observer
We all seek to find that candidate we can trust to support our values, encourage and lead our country and watch over our personal and national financial well being. If that is true, then perhaps those candidates deemed most trustworthy are those in whom people have invested time and money — and that translates to the trivial purchases of campaign hats, bumper stickers and pins.
People who trust a candidate may be interested in purchasing campaign items like t-shirts, bumper stickers, hats and pins to show their support. Right? If you think Mr. ABC or Ms. ABC would make a great president, why not show it by wearing a t-shirt or carrying a bag promoting their candidacy? Perhaps you can convince others to consider that candidate!
There are many visitors to www.CANDIDATE STUFF.COM each day and they can browse products for 10 of the top candidates—5 democrats and 5 republicans. Can the candidates with the most the loyal followers be the ones whose products sell best?
The top sales items support candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. People who purchase items promoting those two candidates usually buy more than one product. They may opt for three identical hats or a combination tote bag, hat and t-shirt, for example. As far as purchases go, the democrats significantly lead the republicans. Republican supporters, the few that have made product purchases, favor bumper stickers. They purchase one item.
Does this mean people trust democrats more than republicans? Does it mean we should expect higher costs? All I can say is there is much interest in Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Mac the Observer
6/5/07
Following the Candidates in early June
We adjusted our method of monitoring presidential candidates and the interest they generate. Once word is out that candidates are being compared, some of their followers go to any extreme to make their leader look best! One way they do that is to continually click on ads for a particular candidate. This distorts the real interest in the candidate and the poor advertisers may find themselves a bit poorer it they are paying "per click."
With our new monitoring tools, the first 5 days of June shows no surprises. Most interest centers on Obama, Hillary, Rudy and Al Gore. Interest in Al Gore is growing now that we know it is a "maybe" that he will run.
Without Rudy Giuliani interest in the Republican candidates is weak. Or perhaps no one dares to wear a hat, shirt or be seen with a Republican bumper sticker this time around even though they may support a Republican candidate.
We noticed searches for "anti-GOP" and "anti-Bush" in this data. This is new.
Fred Thompson is now in our candidate ring since being profiled in the news this past week or two. So far no one has searched our www.CandidateStuff.com for him. If you have a favorite candidate, check out the thousands of items we promote for Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Chuck Hagel, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Fred Thompson. If there is another person you want to see in the lineup, please let me know.
Mac the Observer
With our new monitoring tools, the first 5 days of June shows no surprises. Most interest centers on Obama, Hillary, Rudy and Al Gore. Interest in Al Gore is growing now that we know it is a "maybe" that he will run.
Without Rudy Giuliani interest in the Republican candidates is weak. Or perhaps no one dares to wear a hat, shirt or be seen with a Republican bumper sticker this time around even though they may support a Republican candidate.
We noticed searches for "anti-GOP" and "anti-Bush" in this data. This is new.
Fred Thompson is now in our candidate ring since being profiled in the news this past week or two. So far no one has searched our www.CandidateStuff.com for him. If you have a favorite candidate, check out the thousands of items we promote for Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Chuck Hagel, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Fred Thompson. If there is another person you want to see in the lineup, please let me know.
Mac the Observer
5/15/07
Hats, hats and more campaign stuff
We're baaacck!
We have been selecting many more election items to offer shortly. Look for links to shirts and bumper stickers coming shortly in addition to our great selection of candidate hats.
Those leaning to the right can find wonderful hats for Rudy, McCain or Romney . . . and even Dick Cheney!
Those leaning to the left will find Al Gore, Hillary, Obama and Richardson hats. John Edwards hats coming soon!
Super Duper Tuesday is in January! It is coming quicker than you think! Grab up a candidate hat today and promote that person you would like to see as our next president.
Mac the Observer
We have been selecting many more election items to offer shortly. Look for links to shirts and bumper stickers coming shortly in addition to our great selection of candidate hats.
Those leaning to the right can find wonderful hats for Rudy, McCain or Romney . . . and even Dick Cheney!
Those leaning to the left will find Al Gore, Hillary, Obama and Richardson hats. John Edwards hats coming soon!
Super Duper Tuesday is in January! It is coming quicker than you think! Grab up a candidate hat today and promote that person you would like to see as our next president.
Mac the Observer
3/19/07
The March Swing Is On
It is fascinating how trends shift over time. Looking at data spanning a period of time can conceal slight shifts which may indicate coming trends. In the previous post, covering the first half of March, Obama was trailing in some respects. Looking at just the last four days is a different story!
From March 16 through today it appears that Barack Obama has had slightly more people searching online for information about him than any other of the candidates I am tracking. But Hillary is very close. Al Gore is in the third spot, but he is pulling less than half the count that Hillary shows. Giuliani, Romney and McCain have trailed off considerably since last week's CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) gathering. John McCain is nearly falling off my radar!
If we consider that the "click thru rate" on ads for these candidates' caps reflects some dimension of seriousness about the candidates, then it is an important measure to watch. For this period of days Hillary Clinton's leads the pack, with a rate three times that of Obama and double Al Gore.
What does it all mean? That is hard to say since there are many months to go before the election possibilities tighten and many months with time for gaffes and stumbles. One thing is certain, there seems increased interest in the Republican candidates when they have an event, but that interest is not sustained much beyond the event. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Al Gore—by contrast—seem to shuffle positions and yet all continue to be of great interest to people. Perhaps the pundits are correct in saying that the Republican side needs some new candidates.
From March 16 through today it appears that Barack Obama has had slightly more people searching online for information about him than any other of the candidates I am tracking. But Hillary is very close. Al Gore is in the third spot, but he is pulling less than half the count that Hillary shows. Giuliani, Romney and McCain have trailed off considerably since last week's CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) gathering. John McCain is nearly falling off my radar!
If we consider that the "click thru rate" on ads for these candidates' caps reflects some dimension of seriousness about the candidates, then it is an important measure to watch. For this period of days Hillary Clinton's leads the pack, with a rate three times that of Obama and double Al Gore.
What does it all mean? That is hard to say since there are many months to go before the election possibilities tighten and many months with time for gaffes and stumbles. One thing is certain, there seems increased interest in the Republican candidates when they have an event, but that interest is not sustained much beyond the event. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Al Gore—by contrast—seem to shuffle positions and yet all continue to be of great interest to people. Perhaps the pundits are correct in saying that the Republican side needs some new candidates.
3/12/07
Republicans Wake Up in March So Far
With 12 days of data for March 2007, it seems like the previously lackluster interest shown in the possible Republican presidential candidates has ignited. Of the candidates we are tracking the top three are Republicans! Rudy leads the pack with the most interest shown in him. Romney is second, but with less than half the searches recorded as has Rudy. John McCain trail Mitt Romney but not by very much.
On the previously red-hot Democratic side the leader is Al Gore. Yes, Al Gore! He leads both Hillary and Barack Obama. But Hillary is not far behind Al, while Obama seems to be slipping.
In looking at the rate of those who see the various candidate caps ads and click for more details, both Hillary and Obama lead all the candidates and are nearly tied.
Is it time to get that cap and show support of your candidate?
Mac the Observer
On the previously red-hot Democratic side the leader is Al Gore. Yes, Al Gore! He leads both Hillary and Barack Obama. But Hillary is not far behind Al, while Obama seems to be slipping.
In looking at the rate of those who see the various candidate caps ads and click for more details, both Hillary and Obama lead all the candidates and are nearly tied.
Is it time to get that cap and show support of your candidate?
Mac the Observer
3/7/07
March 4-7 results
If we compare the past 4 days to the first week of March there are a few interesting things to note.
Over these few days Hillary is still leading the pack, but very close on her heals is Rudy Giuliani. Al Gore is now trailing Hillary on the democratic side but leading Barack Obama. In fact, Obama seems to be dropping behind as the days move ahead — for this time period he is registering 25% of the interest that Hillary is seeing. This is down considerably from him leading all candidates last month.
Romney and Obama are running closely but way behind the leaders. McCain and Richardson are having problems leaving the cellar.
Obama does lead the pack in terms of "click rate." He has a higher percent of people clicking to get info on caps than the other candidates. Next highest is Al Gore, followed closely by Hillary. Rudy and Romney's people do not seem to be much interested in clicking on hats!
Mac the Observer
Over these few days Hillary is still leading the pack, but very close on her heals is Rudy Giuliani. Al Gore is now trailing Hillary on the democratic side but leading Barack Obama. In fact, Obama seems to be dropping behind as the days move ahead — for this time period he is registering 25% of the interest that Hillary is seeing. This is down considerably from him leading all candidates last month.
Romney and Obama are running closely but way behind the leaders. McCain and Richardson are having problems leaving the cellar.
Obama does lead the pack in terms of "click rate." He has a higher percent of people clicking to get info on caps than the other candidates. Next highest is Al Gore, followed closely by Hillary. Rudy and Romney's people do not seem to be much interested in clicking on hats!
Mac the Observer
First week in March results
Using my method of tracking interest in the candidates for president in the 2008 election, there is a lot more jostling for position apparent than shown in the official reporting. Leaders change frequently here.
Take the first week of March, for instance. Hillary Clinton — in my tracking — is leading all the candidates by a large margin! She is getting 25% more people looking for information about her than Barack Obama, the number two candidate this week.
Al Gore and Rudy Giuliani are nearly tied and closing in on Obama this week. Bill Richardson and John McCain each seem to have few people searching for data on them, and Mitt Romney is considerably ahead of these two at the bottom, although well behind the top four candidates.
If we follow the earlier assumption that clicking on an ad for a candidate's campaign hat indicates a more committed follower, then there is little change in candidate ranking order this week. Gore moves considerably ahead of Rudy when looking at "clicks." McCain and Richardson, in the click contest, drop off the radar! There is no interest shown in clicking on ads for either of these two folks.
If you want to announce your candidate in this race, why not get their cap?
Mac the Observer
Take the first week of March, for instance. Hillary Clinton — in my tracking — is leading all the candidates by a large margin! She is getting 25% more people looking for information about her than Barack Obama, the number two candidate this week.
Al Gore and Rudy Giuliani are nearly tied and closing in on Obama this week. Bill Richardson and John McCain each seem to have few people searching for data on them, and Mitt Romney is considerably ahead of these two at the bottom, although well behind the top four candidates.
If we follow the earlier assumption that clicking on an ad for a candidate's campaign hat indicates a more committed follower, then there is little change in candidate ranking order this week. Gore moves considerably ahead of Rudy when looking at "clicks." McCain and Richardson, in the click contest, drop off the radar! There is no interest shown in clicking on ads for either of these two folks.
If you want to announce your candidate in this race, why not get their cap?
Mac the Observer
2/28/07
The Democrats
As Obama and Hillary battle it out for who is the anointed candidate something very interesting is happening. Back around mid-February most pre-primary interest shown in my stats was for either Obama or Hillary.
But since that time there has been movement towards Rudy Giuliani on the Republican side and Al Gore on the Democratic side. Yes, you see that correctly. Each day Al has garnered a bit more online activity.
Looking at just the past three days, Al Gore surpassed BOTH Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama! More people have searched for information on Al, more have clicked on the ads for Al Gore hats than for either Barak or Hillary. Looking at only data from today, Al Gore is way ahead of both so-called from runners on the Democratic side!
Will Al run is the big question. One thing he has is a message, a message he has worked on for years and one we know he believes. Can that compare to Barak or Hillary? Will we get the chance to re-elect Al Gore in 2008?
Is it time for an Al Gore cap?
Mac the Observer
But since that time there has been movement towards Rudy Giuliani on the Republican side and Al Gore on the Democratic side. Yes, you see that correctly. Each day Al has garnered a bit more online activity.
Looking at just the past three days, Al Gore surpassed BOTH Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama! More people have searched for information on Al, more have clicked on the ads for Al Gore hats than for either Barak or Hillary. Looking at only data from today, Al Gore is way ahead of both so-called from runners on the Democratic side!
Will Al run is the big question. One thing he has is a message, a message he has worked on for years and one we know he believes. Can that compare to Barak or Hillary? Will we get the chance to re-elect Al Gore in 2008?
Is it time for an Al Gore cap?
Mac the Observer
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