That’s correct. Make it critical and personal. Ridicule and even judicious use of sarcasm too. When an issue like this comes up, keep after it, repeat it.
I think SP had him figured out and could have played him like a harp. Her nomination speech got him off his campaign for while, then McCain shut her down and he got his stride back.
Yes, Ace was worried for a while that he wouldn’t be able to give his “concession” speech genuflecting and praising the Fraud.