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Time Is On Our Side
With just 60 days to go (and counting), it looks from this vantage point that McCain isn't going to do well.
For one thing, Palin not doing interviews. That's a media death wish if I ever saw one, for a couple of reasons-- not only will it p*ss off the MSM into digging deeper into her past, but it will create the vacuum that PR folks hate. Once you create that vacuum of information (or, as in the case of Palin, <i>mis</i>information) then other messages rush in to fill that void. In other words, you lose control of the message. Fast.
For another thing, the debates. The MSM might underestimate McCain's ability, so that when he performs <i>mediocre</i> it comes across as a Great Performance (see W's performance in 2000). But I think most folks are so fed up with the BS and genuinely want change that they won't swallow that assessment as easily.
Finally, most people already see that electing McCain is a third term for W.
So, from here, there's one major thing that the Obama camp has to do and that's keep the discipline - on message, on getting out the vote, keeping the focus on McCain.
Comments (3)
We know the Obama campaign is disciplined, well organized, and so far have made all of the right decisions.
And I think you're right about the media and Plain. It is becoming apparent that Plain has lots of enemies in Alaska who may begin to talk to the media hoard that has descended upon Alaska.
September 5, 2008 7:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, if Palin is above talking to the media, then the media will find others to tell them about her.
Good luck, Palin: yer gonna need it, with all the victims of your vindictiveness finally getting opportunity to get revenge.
September 5, 2008 8:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/03/mccain-camp-battles-natio_n_123696.html
September 5, 2008 9:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
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