This article outlines the important campaign tactics that each candidate will focus on in the next few weeks. It goes over the advantages and disadvantages that each candidate has over the other, and although the title seems to say that Obama is not already too far ahead, it is not exactly encouraging for the McCain campaign. Like many other articles in the news today, it says that McCain has some catching up to do, and his campaign faces a difficult challenge. The debate last showed us the confidence Obama had when sitting next to McCain, who resorted to sarcastic attacks while Obama kept his cool and certainly appeared to think he had it in the bag. The article outlines a weakness of Obama's that I think is McCain's best chance at winning the election - plans for the economy. Obama has not shown us any of his black and white plans to help fix the economy, and people have paid attention to this. If McCain can stick to clear policy proposals that appeal to voters, he can stand to gain a lot of ground. It's no secret that the focus of this election is now on the economy.
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I agree that the focus of this election is now clearly on the economy. On the surface this appears to benefit Obama and hurt McCain because many average Americans feel that the Republicans got the country into the housing mess (Although, Bill Clinton certainly didn't help). However, if Americans can examine the both candidates' plans more carefully I think McCain may come away with a slight advantage. Obama has been claiming in TV ads, during debates, and to anyone who will listen that he is going to lower taxes (Interesting considering he is the most liberal senator in the US senate, and typically Democrats arent renowned for lowering taxes). I think McCain has been trying to point this out during the debates and it will be interesting to see if the public has listened. McCain's eceonomic plan isn't too much better than Obama's, but as Rove points out, if he can stick to clear policies that appeal to voters he can gain some ground on the issue and in the election.
This article portrayed the current election well. Obama is doing his best to spend money and get his face out there. He is effectively looking the part of the president of the US, while McCain might not look like the better candidate, he might be. Its obvious that the economy is the most vital issue in this years election. Obama does not have any concrete plans and is actually goign to raise taxes as McCain pointed out in the election. The way the two advocate their plans towards the economy in the next couple of weeks should decide the election.
Although the economy is an extremely important issue, if McCain is going to truly make a comeback, he has to keep hitting home Obama's policy of raising taxes in an already fragile economy. It will definetly help McCain to continue discussing clear strategies for an economic rebound, however, he must also continues to hammer Obama on raising taxes in this current economic state. If McCain can be more appealing to possible "middle class swing voters," by continuing to discuss how Obama's policies will tax middle class business owners, he will dramatically increase his chances in making a comeback and taking the Oval Office. Obama's inexperience is a key factor, however I ultimately do not think that it will be signifcant enough to drastically change the race. I agree the McCain must preach "clear policies" on our economy while also discussing Obama's tax policies
The article outlines the current situation well, but I think it misprepresents the taxation policies and makes Obama out to be a big spending, tax increasing monster. Rove talks about how Obama would increase taxes on small businesses, while its been said that a vast majority of small businesses make below $250 thousand a year. I do think Rove's argument about the independent vote is extremely important. Obama realizes that his lead could disapear quickly, and should continue to raise funds and out spend McCain for the remaining 18 days.
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