Barack Obama, the video game, part II

Oct. 15, 2008 5:03 PM PT

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‘Madden 09,’ ‘NASCAR 09,’ ‘NHL 09’ ... Obama 08?

Yes, an earlier blog item item talked about the venture by the Barack Obama campaign in which those playing certain EA Sports games in certain key states will be seeing Obama outdoor billboards in the background of the games.

It brings a whole new meaning look to the phrase, ‘Wii the people ... ‘

-- Chris Foster

Sports Now

Chris Foster

Chris Foster is a former sports writer for the Los Angeles Times who covered UCLA football and basketball, USC basketball, the Kings and the Ducks. He grew up in San Clemente, arriving long before Richard Nixon came to town. As a teen, he surfed, played football and basketball, and fell in love with sports journalism. Foster died Dec. 13, 2023.

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