From candidate ads to pundit debates, speeches from the White House to impassioned pleas from the American heartland, this year’s most-viewed political videos show us that a message that resonates can come from anywhere -- and anyone.
Surpassing the President and various presidential hopefuls in views, the #1 video on our list comes from a young man in Iowa speaking candidly to his government. Zach Wahls’ 3 minute speech defending gay marriage has been viewed more than 18 million times.
Three candidates for 2012 made the most-viewed political videos list. Gov. Rick Perry's highly-covered "Strong" ad was uploaded just this month, but has already racked up 7 million views (another one of his ads, “Proven Leadership” is also on the list). Herman Cain, who recently suspended his bid for President, showed that quirky gets views. President Obama reached an audience of millions on YouTube as both commander in chief, and stand up comedian.
Here’s the full list of the most-viewed political videos from the YouTube News and Politics category:
1. Zach Wahls speaks about family
2. President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
3. Strong [Rick Perry ad]
4. President Obama on death of Osama bin Laden
5. Brother, can you spare a trillion? Government gone wild!
6. Seth Meyers remarks at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
7. Rick Perry - Proven Leadership
8. Jon Stewart Goes Head-to-Head Bill O'Reilly
9. Now is the time for action! [Herman Cain ad]
10. President Barack Obama's First Ad of 2012 [NRSC Ad]
In all, the videos on this list account for over 50 million views, demonstrating that there is significant interest in political video on YouTube before the primaries have even begun. For all the key moments in online political video during the coming election, visit YouTube.com/Politics. For more of YouTube’s most-viewed videos of 2011, visit YouTube.com/Rewind.
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Here’s our interview with Zach about how his life has changed after this speech thrust him into the public eye, what it was like growing up with two mothers, what led him to decide to go and speak before the House of Representatives, and what other young people can do to fight for equality and speak out against intolerance.
http://patv.tv/blog/2011/04/06/talking-with-yale-cohn-with-zach-wahls/
Zach Wahls is very impressive and I hope he continues to speak out in support of same sex marriage now and in the future.
very good video arsive
Wahls articulates sane and rational facts before Iowan politicians; confounds all present.
Zach, I appreciate you for being a positive advocate for marriage equality and alternative families. I have family members that are gay and lesbian. They are leading productive happy lives because my grandmother taught each of us tolerance very early. She is now 84 years old and the rock of our family. Several times a year we get together and all family members are treated as such, FAMILY. I support your efforts and if Congress does not change their views after listening to your story, then it is time for us to change those that are in Congress. Best wishes to you and your family
Wow,dude this video is very nice. so keep it up.....
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Here's in speech of zach tells about his life and family.you can see more videos of him.then you know how his life is change after that speech and knows about two moms in Politics Video.