Caroline Presno: Obama Girl Set to Take On McCain Girl

Amber Lee Ettinger, a.k.a. Obama Girl, is a sexy symbol of the Internet's power in this election. She feels lucky that in a small way she's part of a bigger story -- "that the Internet is changing the way people can participate in politics." My interview with Amber revealed that we will be hearing more from Obama Girl. With a follow-up to her breakout video hits, "I Got a Crush... on Obama" and "Mike Gravel Lobbies for the Obama Girl Vote," she's ready to take on McCain Girl with a new video. And for the upcoming presidential election she has made a pledge: "Definitely voting, definitely Obama." While Amber is an expert on Obama's "crush-worthy qualities," she isn't supporting Obama for his looks. She discusses this, her thoughts on political issues, her plans for the future, some potential new political crushes, and more in the following Q&A;: Are you Republican, Democrat, Independent, or Other? I'm registered as a Democrat. Which best characterizes your interest in politics? ... (link)