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This video - apparently made without the support or knowledge of Barack Obama - is a viral video sensation:

I'm not convinced this video actually helps Barack's campaign or furthers his message at all.  Indeed, I'm inclined to agree with  Wagner James Au from NewTeeVee:

The video was made without the Obama campaign?s participation or permission, according to ABC News, which is a good thing, because it?s an appalling exercise in celebrity self-congratulation, reducing the Senator?s soaring plea for optimistic unity into an opportunity for some popstars to preen in front of the camera. (While Obama?s image is shunted aside, an unidentified brunette hottie actually flips her hair; Scarlett Johansson giggles. It?s like Obama Girl without irony.)

Here at NewTeeVee, we like to keep things non-partisan, but whatever your personal inclinations this election, it?s easy to see how this clip?s growing popularity can?t be good for the Obama campaign: after spending months fighting the criticism that their candidate has great rhetoric but little experience, here comes a viral video that seems specifically designed to derail their efforts.

Read more here. Anyway, I'd be curious to know what others think ...