Silent

Kerry Silent at State Announcement

1:52 PM, Dec 21, 2012 • By DANIEL HALPER

President Barack Obama sang John Kerry's praise today, as he nominated the former presidential candidate to be the next secretary of state. But after the president spoke, Kerry did not. 

It is highly unusual for the person being nominated not speak at the press conference being held for him. Nevertheless, that's what happened today at the White House. 

Even CBS reporter Mark Knoller notes this oddity on Twitter:

As Obama finished, and started shaking hands with Kerry and his wife, the press shouted questions about the fiscal cliff. Obama did not respond to the questions.

Campaign Ads Try Silence

2:09 PM, Nov 2, 2012 • By DANIEL HALPER

There are two new ads that use a different approach to convincing voters: silence.

Instead of featuring an argument for one candidate, or instead of an attack against another candidate's opponent, the ads try to cut through the noise with calm and simplicity. 

The first is from the group American for Prosperity. The ad features a family simply--and glumly--sitting around a dinner table. Toward the end, the text on the screen reads, "12.1 Million Americans Unemployed. It's time to try something different."

Watch here:

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