Unlike some of the “in a world” Hollywood blockbuster–style ads we’ve seen from Republican presidential candidates this primary season, President Obama’s first campaign ad of the 2012 race is pretty low-key. It consists of Obama, seated in front of an American flag in a room well-stocked with small lamps, asking you to do to him a “favor” that will only take a minute. You’ll do a tiny little favor for your president, won’t you? Don’t be a jerk.
