Can McCain's Campaign Be Saved?

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In the face of this economic crisis all of McCain's pain pales in comparison with his Palin problem. Yes, she's done her job and energized the base--and brought out some pretty base emotions from both sides. But she throws out of serious consideration McCain's most precious asset: His, till now, credible claim that he always puts country first and ahead of being elected.

His campaign has become a pep rally of preaching to the angry choir of the social conservatives. He cannot get the middle and undecided voters with this red meat negative approach. He needs to add to his pre-existing foreign policy bona fides (deserved or not is another issue). This election would belong to him were Mitt Romney his VP. McCain's final chance is for Sarah Palin to drop out--for any number of really good reasons: Plan her daughter's wedding, deal with the troopers at the gate or fight her crippling winking disorder. This would then be the moment for Romney to come in.

This is the time for people who know something, have a nuanced understanding of economics and finance and project calm assurance. Sarah may excite, but she is not a calm, steady hand on the tiller and even economic conservatives quake at the thought of her becoming president.

McCain needs a Mitt to catch his falling campaign.

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Bruce Kendall said:

Unfortunately, McCain has a stubborn streak and he won't heed your advice. I have to say that his selection of Palin has added some, uhm, fascinating drama to this election.

Myself, I see this election as being a lot like driving a car. If you want to go forward, put the car in "D".

I-Know-It--I-Knew-It said:

Liars For Leaders - and the First Dark Age of Congress:

Welcome to the world of so-called Democrat Omnipotence!

The Financial wreckage caused by the so-called Democrat leadership is upon you, as must be expected. If those idiots get the Congress they want, your economic tragedies are just beginning.
As usual they try to cover up, but their endless lies and attempts to hide their responsibility are to no avail.
Their many dementias, and their dedication to the (paid-for) promotion of Perversions, over all other issues, have led their followers to intellectual and economic ruination. Now the rest of you are feeling the effects as well.

If you want to prevent such debacles as this … do two things.

1. Do not be registered as a so-called Democrat.

2. NEVER VOTE so-called DEMOCRAT !!!!

Rush Limbaugh has accurately described the followers of the so-called Democrats as … (and I paraphrase) … people without luster, hope or direction - all in need of any guidance or structure that promises them everything. So, at the so-called Democrat watering trough they cannot be denied a drink - or any whim of insanity - or any disease of perversion. They call that ‘Mass Appeal’.

Howard C said:

The liberal media, this includes the previously conservative daily news are almost all democrats.

They manipulate and distort the news, we must overcome
this obsticle. I am surprised your e-mail was accepted!

NO OBAMARAMA

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