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In his final semester at Georgetown, James Kotecki started a video blog to analyze YouTube’s growing role in the 2008 presidential campaign. Ron Paul stopped by his dorm room for an interview and The Economist said he was “probably the world’s foremost expert on YouTube videos posted by presidential candidates.” After graduating, James joined Politico.com where he wrote and hosted an award-winning video series called “KoteckiTV”. In 2008, he was named Washington’s second-funniest celebrity.

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Blog Entries by James Kotecki

Found: The Nexus of Politics, Stripping, and Conservative Economics

(19) Comments | Posted October 5, 2012 | 10:58 AM

Tampa, FL: My editors at NSFWCORP sent me to the Republican National convention in Tampa to seek out the nexus of politics, stripping, and conservative economics. Finally I found it. Or rather her.

Her nom-de-pole is Bridget Fritz. She is 24 years old, petite, blond, and has, in her...

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Veepstakes: The Pros and Cons of Picking Your Horse

(0) Comments | Posted July 31, 2012 | 12:59 PM

Ann Romney's horse Rafalca is a member of the U.S. Olympic dressage team competing this week in London. Some have speculated that Mitt Romney may postpone announcing his vice presidential running mate until Rafalca's competition is over and Ann can return home.

But what if Ann Romney's horse...

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Rejected White House Correspondents' Dinner Hosts

(8) Comments | Posted April 27, 2012 | 10:49 PM

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is headlining this year's White House Correspondents Dinner. Kimmel beat out of a number of other comics considered for the job:

Bill Cosby

Pro: One of the most beloved comedians of all time.
Cons: Tendency to pitch Jello Jigglers at inappropriate moments.
...

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Why I Don't Support Ron Paul

(75) Comments | Posted January 12, 2012 | 3:45 PM

I've personally liked and respected Ron Paul ever since I interviewed him in my college dorm room. But I don't support his political movement. It reminds me too much of the evangelical Christianity I once embraced.

Consider the ways that many of Ron Paul's core supporters are like...

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A Newt Gingrich Bohemian Rhapsody Parody [VIDEO]

(6) Comments | Posted January 4, 2012 | 3:28 PM

Newt Gingrich lost big in yesterday's Iowa caucuses.

Meanwhile, Queen was, is, and always will be an awesome band.

So I combined those two facts and made the video below.

Enjoy!

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Rick Perry 'Strong' Parody (VIDEO)

(3) Comments | Posted December 12, 2011 | 6:00 PM

Rick Perry's new ad, "Strong," is raising quite a ruckus on the Internet.

That's why I made a video parody of it.

If you haven't seen the original, watch it first. Mine will make more sense that way.

What did you think about Perry's ad? So...

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Herman Cain Sings! That's... Different

(6) Comments | Posted November 1, 2011 | 7:31 PM

There's no doubt about it: Herman Cain loves to sing. He even sang a Gospel tune in response to allegations of sexual harassment. And honestly, he's pretty good. Add that to the many ways Cain is running a campaign "like...

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Social Media Is for Losers [MUSIC VIDEO]

(0) Comments | Posted July 7, 2011 | 9:49 AM

Sometimes life calls you to take an unpopular stand, no matter what the cost.

Sometimes you have to tell the truth about social media.

Sometimes you have to do it with a music video.

Now is that time. This is that video. Social media is for losers. Losers who have...

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Tim Pawlenty vs. LeBron James

(8) Comments | Posted May 23, 2011 | 9:00 PM

Tim Pawlenty may not be looking for support from Hollywood Boulevard or Madison Avenue. But his campaign ads borrow liberally from their playbook.

In my review for Pawlenty's "New Direction" YouTube video, I noted visual and tonal similarities to the TV show 24, movies like Independence Day and...

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YouTube Review: Tim Pawlenty "A New Direction" (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted May 10, 2011 | 10:55 PM

Below is my video review and analysis of Tim Pawlenty's strange Inception-meets-Independence-Day campaign ad. You can watch the original here.

Summary points:

1) This paranoia-fueled nightmare barrage is totally inconsistent with Tim Pawlenty's image as a friendly, moderate, happy politician. I'm not sure if this video wants me...

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Why I Feel Like Celebrating (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted May 3, 2011 | 11:50 AM

Sunday night, my wife and I joined a jubilant crowd in front of the White House to celebrate the end of Osama bin Laden. The air was electric, the mood ecstatic. We were unified.

After posting a video of the Osama bin Laden White House After Party (below), I was...

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Social Media Seniors: Five Reasons Twitter Is Good for Grandparents

(2) Comments | Posted April 28, 2011 | 12:07 PM

"Trying to explain Twitter to my parents and grandparents," I tweeted recently. "Anyone got any tips?"

"Good luck with #hashtags," replied a friend. Another suggested that I show them Senator Chuck Grassley's campaign commercial, in which the septuagenarian explains that Twitter is not an incurable disease.

Meanwhile, back...

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YouTube Review -- Mitt Romney: "Believe in America" (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted April 25, 2011 | 1:06 PM

Here's my review and analysis of Mitt Romney's first YouTube video of the 2012 presidential campaign.

My main points:

  1. The empty football stadium location is weird. Where are the people? What does this have to do with the economy or creating jobs?
  2. Romney's "common man" imagery appears wholly...
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Republicans Have No Tax Policy, That's Why They Win

(4) Comments | Posted April 22, 2011 | 1:52 PM

I've been wondering why Republicans so often wipe the floor with Democrats on tax issues, even though Democrats only want to raise taxes on a small minority of relatively wealthy Americans.

Republicans successfully pushed to extend all the Bush tax cuts last year, and you can bet they'll wage an...

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Five Myths About Making Web Videos

(0) Comments | Posted April 21, 2011 | 6:47 PM

You've heard online video is hot. You want online video for your business, nonprofit, and/or world domination attempt. Awesome -- but before you dive in, let me debunk a few common misconceptions.

1. Video is really hard -- I need professionals right away.

Videos don't need complexity or polish to...

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Government Still Open, Congress Still Sucks (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted April 9, 2011 | 1:39 PM

The government didn't shut down last night, but is that really something to celebrate? Isn't "keeping the government functioning" kind of a baseline accomplishment?

Why is it so hard for Congress to do the most basic of legislative tasks?

Is the fault of Republicans for trying to insert environmental...

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I'm Liberal, I'm Young, and I Like the GOP Budget (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted April 6, 2011 | 12:33 PM

The House Republican's 2012 budget is out. It would cut $6 trillion. It would privatize Medicare. And even though I'm a liberal, I kind of like it.

House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan's plan isn't perfect -- it might not even be that great -- but at...

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Social Media Is Your Job

(14) Comments | Posted April 3, 2011 | 8:53 PM

I'm going to tell you the secret of social media success for your small business, movement, or personal brand.

By divulging this secret, I risk being labeled a heretic and cast out of The Divine Order of Social Media Gurus. If I suddenly disappear from the Internet tomorrow, you'll know...

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It's Political News Time! (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted March 25, 2011 | 4:12 PM

Politics! Jokes! Now! Today's topics:

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6 Reasons Your Social Media Sucks

(2) Comments | Posted March 9, 2011 | 3:33 PM

Hi there, business or important person! I couldn't help but notice that your social media sucks! Here are six reasons why:

1. You Still Think It's a Novelty

Hey, cool! Your coffee shop is on Twitter! Facebook! And YouTube!

And... that's it. Sorry, but your mere presence on these platforms...

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