Posted on 01/29/2008 10:37:31 PM PST by Plutarch
When? After he’s the Republican nominee.
This is the wild card.
Send this story to Rush.
As soon as Hillary sews up the Democrat nomination.
The day after the Dem nominee for Prez is picked.
I’ll agree with the others that it it will be after the conventions. I will also add that it won’t be all-in-one. It will be a series of “exposees” of the man who would be president and why on second review, their earlier favorable positions were all wrong.
No matter what McCain does, he will not be the favored candidate for the general election.
Here’s something the NYT is hanging onto...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1961716/posts
Isn’t it something that “they” endorsed him?
Only trouble is, the Democrats will be selling a candidate who belongs to a church that wouldn't welcome 85% of the American public. Or, more likely, someone with more actual baggage than McCain and a 48% disapproval rating. Shapes up to be a resoundingly negative campaign.
Never.
I don't think the New York Times has the ability to restrain the entire journalistic community from all getting their shot at the GOP nominee. So, no sooner will John McCain be the presumptive nominee, or overwhelming favorite, then the attacks will commence. They won't want to wait, but make it a long, drawn out, tortuous process. If McCain wins the majority of delegates on Super-Duper Tuesday, then he will be anointed. The next several days will be devoted to analyzing the changes in the race.
So, my guess is for Sunday February 5th. I think it they will start in on his age and infirmities. Newsweek has already jumped the gun: How Old is Too Old?
The day before the first Clinton - McCain national debate.
Actually, it will start out slow and build. I think that they will start out with stories about his age and how vibrant Clinton is ... this can build for a long time.
This is what did Bob Dole in 96 - it built over time, and hit everywhere when he slipped on the platform.
Several freepers mentioned video footage of McCain coming down the steps of a plane, and having to be helped by his wife Cindy. Now with the MSM pushing McCain, that footage is buried, but in coming months any trips, slip ups, signs of frailty, infirmity, voice changes, memory lapses, etc., why these will be looped and the image burned into our retinas.
Post-Super Tuesday bump.
When? As soon as the Democrats make their choice to represent them.
I think you won!
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