The Patriot Post® · McConnelling

Earlier this week the Mitch McConnell campaign released a video that is, well, odd to say the least. You won’t hear any talking or prompt on why voters should reelect him; it’s simply background music with depictions of McConnell at various events. However, the National Journal explains, “the video isn’t about pitching McConnell’s candidacy – at least not directly. It’s about coordinating with super PACs in plain sight. Candidates and the super PACs that support them aren’t allowed to share videos, or any other information, in private. So campaigns have increasingly gone public, posting b-roll clips of their candidate shaking hands with all sorts of constituents in hopes that the images wind up in future TV ads.” (And yes, Democrats embrace it too). Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart had a blast editing the footage to various tunes and invited others to do the same. The mashups have been dubbed #mcconnelling. Check out the hilarious video below. (Warning: Some explicit language.)