[pajamahadin.com]

I have thought for a while, that Obama's greatest liability is his association with ACORN.

There are many who believe that much should be made out of Obama's connection with Bill Ayers. I think that the most that could be gained from that is an attribution of bad judgment on Obama's part. But there is very little that can be demonstrably and presently tied to Obama's campaign, ideology, or planned policies related to Ayers.

ACORN is a different story.

As noted by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann in a recent article, "ACORN could cause Obama's fall":

What makes ACORN particularly embarrassing for Obama is that he used to be one of them. He served as general counsel for ACORN in Illinois, channeled millions to the organization from the Chicago Annenberg Challenge (whose funds he distributed) and has lately spent $800,000 of his campaign money to subsidize the group's activities.

I have been keeping up on ACORN related news for the reason that I think if any association is the focal point in criticisms against Obama, it should be ACORN.

I have commented elsewhere on important demonstrable facts about ACORN:

• ACORN is caught up in litigation and charges of voter registration fraud
• ACORN has a significant role in the mortgage crisis which contributed greatly to the overall economic crisis
• Obama co-sponsored legislation that would shield ACORN against prosecution
• Obama has tried to hide the depth of his association with ACORN
• Obama has also said that groups like ACORN would help shape his Presidential agenda (YouTube video)

The first two facts, are directly related to THE top 2 concerns on the minds of voters:

• The Economic Crisis
• Concerns over Voter Fraud

If anything in the news at all distracts folks from specifics about the candidates between now and the election, it is bound to be one or both of these issues. Any criticisms against Obama related to his association with Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright, and the like can easily be overshadowed by those issues in the news.

One of the advantages an incumbent President has in an election is the ability to influence the news cycle. If you don't have that advantage, one that is just as good is when what's already in the news relates directly to and reinforces the focal point(s) of your criticisms against your opponent.

At the same time, McCain can highlight any solutions he has to the economic crisis, especially when you can document that the majority of job creators favor your economic plan. McCain could also highlight his intentions to preserve democracy by cracking down on organizations involved in voter registration fraud and voter fraud and name ACORN as an example.

ACORN is Obama's greatest liability.

[Ann Archy]

ACORN is a CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE and should be RICO’ed!!! AND WE, the TAXPAYERS< PAY TO DISENFRANCHISE OUR VOTES!!! STOP THIS MADNESS....DEFUND NOW!

[nobama08]

His supporters do not care. There just is no stopping him. I feel like America is doomed.

[Travis McGee]

Obama's mentor on politics, Bill Ayers.

[cripplecreek]

I think vote fraud is THE issue in this election. Without electoral integrity we won’t have a nation for long.

[PetroniusMaximus]

Considering Dick Morris worked for Obama’s uncle’s Kenyan campaign - pro bono...

I wonder if we need to consider that he might be leading conservatives on wild goose chases.

[mkcc30]

I believe the single entity in this whole election cycle that NEEDS to be punished and held accountable is the MSM!
Somehow someway we have to make them PAY for the lies and the ignoring of Obama’s dubious associations etc. etc. etc.
I mean they (NBC,CBS,ABC) are the most watched by “average” citizens. A vast majority of our country has been flat-out LIED too!