Republicans Probably Need To Refine Their Message A Bit March 6, 2008
Posted by justingerman in 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain, The Republican Party.Tags: Bob Dole, CNN, John McCain, Larry King Live
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Said Bob Dole on Larry King last night, “[McCain]does have a… I guess you could say temper. But I always sort of rationalized that because the poor guy had been locked up in a tiny cell for six years.” But McCain, he said, “can control it. It’s not a problem anymore.”
McCain Calls Change “Empty” February 19, 2008
Posted by justingerman in 2008 Presidential Election.Tags: 2008 Presidential Election, CNN, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Ohio Primary, Presidential Primaries, Texas Primary, Wisconsin Primary
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In his Wisconsin victory speech John McCain just said he is now the nominee for the Republican party. He also generally categorized Obama’s idea of change as eloquent but empty and that Obama perpetuates the failed idea of the power of government over the power of the people.
Let me first say that the idea of “the power of the people” is a lot more abstract and fanciful than Obama’s principled call for change. Also, Hillary tried that argument and it’s clearly failing. CNN already called Wisconsin for Obama and he’ll probably win by more than 10. Hillary needs to get out if she loses in Texas or Ohio so Obama can adequately address McCain’s arguments.
March and April are going to be crucial for these candidates to establish their public perceptions before the other side does it for them. If Obama has this opportunity he should be able to deal with McCain’s attacks as easily as he did Hillary’s.
