Obama’s Libya address vs. ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Talk about firepower!

The White House negotiated with ABC over when the president’s speech about our latest military action would air. There’s a lesson here for PR pros and marketers.

On Monday night, President Obama spoke to the nation about the military action, his first major address on the topic.

But it appears bombs, rebels, and U.S. airpower aren’t on the minds of American TV watchers, instead it’s the dancing ability of Ralph Macchio.

At least that’s the sentiment at ABC.

The New York Times reports:

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