Disagree with this writer’s solution. If Romney gets reactive but parrying the “lies”, then he will lose. And trying to assuage every independent’s obsession is a fool’s errand. He needs to keep this at a higher level - collectivism doesn’t work, versus freeing up Americans to help themselves and others. That’s what Americans understand.
I feel confident he won't go on the defensive when attacked - after the first debates, I would guess the plan is to leverage each preceding event, add it to current events and attack the attacks. They understand that a the best defense is a good offense. The Dims have substance problems with their own offense and all they seem to be doing is offending people instead of reeling them in these days. The air smells fresher and cleaner every day.