Some Obama supporters are feeling let down and concern about the recent emergence of Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska in the Republican presidential campaign. The Obama campaign must not be swayed from its game plan by the fervor erupting over Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate. It is evident that in choosing Palin the McCain campaign was attempting to approximate the energy and interest surrounding the Obama campaign, a move designed to camouflage their lackluster candidate and vacuous platform. as well as warrant prime time coverage. Obama has celebrity, so the McCain camp wanted a celebrity. Selecting Sarah Palin was the equivalent of throwing a Hail Mary pass on fourth down with a minute to go in the third quarter of the Superbowl.
Now that both Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the Obama and McCain are officially operating in general election, the ostensible fourth quarter of this political season. There will likely be more gamesmanship from the Republican camp. While the Palin factor has launched McCain into the general election, she seems unlikely to have the gusto to carry him all the way to the White House. In fact, issues emerging about her early support for Alaska's "bridge to nowhere," her lobby for a reported $27 million in earmarks for her state, and some questions about her religious beliefs may prove to be heavy baggage that ultimately weighs down the McCain campaign hopes.
At this critical time, Obama should continue to pursue a campaign strategy based tightly on addressing the issues. The economy is the number one concern right now in the country. Obama is right to talk to people about their circumstances, how they are hurting, jobs are losts, homes are foreclosed on, while CEOs make multi-million dollar salaries and bonuses. As Obama has said recently, after the upcoming debates the American people will see a clear distinction between himself and McCain. The only way to achieve that distinction is to stay focused. Right now, McCain is running to be Obama. Obama must keep running for president.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Excitement, celebration, and energy that come from a political convention rarely can be sustained. The energy surrounding the Palin nomination will fade too. And her star will fade further in the light of media scrutiny. What’s more troubling to me as I track certain polls especially the Gallup daily tracking poll is that Obama seems unable to consistently top the 46% mark. This is troubling because Obama did not show the ability to capture many last minute or undecided voters during the primary. These went to Hillary about 2-1.has Obama peaked? If he has then he’s sunk. What do you think?
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