@augustian. It is not just the 30 minute TV spot. I am in a battleground state and am getting hammered w/ Obama mailings and TV spots. Nary a McCain ad to be seen.
As an example, we have 3 people running for my local representative seat. The independent guy….I bet the overwhelming majority of people don’t even know his name. No money.
There are people who will vote Democrat or Republican, regardless of who the candidate is and regardless of the current platform.
The shear volume of Obama-ness already creates a “feeling” that he is the “de facto” President, even before Election Day.
And, hey, more power to him. If the shoe was on the other foot (Republican), rest assured they would be doing the same thing….