Friday, September 12, 2008

Electoral Strategy

Given that McCain is willing to lie, repeatedly and egregiously, what should Obama do to effectively counter it? An article in the Washington Post gives conflicting answers.

Some say that he should continue on his current mode of reacting calmly, thoughtfully. They note that that served him well when he was down twenty points in the Clinton Wars. Others say that being cerebral is how Dukakis and Kerry lost.

Some say that he should swat those lies when they come up. Others say he should ignore them for the trash-talking that they are.

Some simply say Don't react - reacting is for losers, and lets the other side set the agenda. Focus on 'new, unprovoked, original attacks' that force the other side to react to him.

One article says, cheerfully, that if he loses, it won't be because he didn't hit back.

I guess, no matter what he does, someone will object...unless it works.




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