Sunday, September 28, 2008

Obama Can/Should Step it Up Next Time

At least that's what R.J. Eskow thinks:
3. Obama's opening comments on the economy were strong: "How's it going to affect me? How's it going to affect my job ... my house ... my retirement ..." He should stick with that. It's effective. But he can now become even more specific:
  • When your credit card rate jumps up to 28% and you can't understand why, that's because of the policies put in place by Bush and McCain.
  • When you can't pay your mortgage and there's nowhere to turn, that's because of the policies put in place by Bush and McCain.
  • When you can't afford to fill your gas tank or heat your house, that's because of the policies put in place by Bush and McCain.
  • When your health plan covers even less of your costs and won't provide treatment that you or your kids need, that's because of the policies put in place by Bush and McCain.
Obama might never go for the jugular, but his suggestions are going for the jugular, indeed maybe right to the heart. Obama should continue to equate McCain with Bush, to the point where it's almost too much to hear. He should also be pointing out, especially after the Palin flame-outs with Gibson, Couric, and soon to be against Biden, that the only real presidential decision he's had to make is one where he selected a running mate who emphasizes popularity over substance. "This isn't just a popularity contest, John. The American people lost out on a President Al Gore because it's not a popularity contest, and your hero, George W. Bush, got re-elected due to the popular vote -- and look at the mess we're in now."

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