[Antonello]

And Obama has lost a significant lead all the while McCain says little. It is quite amazing but I think Obama will self destruct, the more he says, the worse he looks. And the media are too.

I can't think of anything McCain could say or do that would be more damaging to Obama than simply shutting up and letting Obama talk. When Obama tries to show a personal side it's a fiasco, when he tries to showcase himself as a statesman it just highlights his lack of experience, when he tries to criticize policy he merely exposes how out of touch he is with mainstream America. Obama only does well when he slips into 'preacher mode' with a rehearsed script/speech and a choreographed crowd.

If I were McCain's campaign manager I'd be tempted to have McCain's mouth sutured shut and just let Obama self destruct.

[cajungirl]

ANd his preacher mode, the “look how wise I am” mode is so off putting.

I agree with you.