It’s great to get “tough”, but when few are paying close attention, what is the point?
You blow millions of dollars to generate some talk radio and internet buzz only to have people forget about it by Aug.
Obama already tried buzz-building gimmicks only to see no real benefits weeks out.
When the likely voter is tuning in, then you go ape on him.
And generally, they start getting focused around Labor Day. Romney may be marshaling resources, then planning a blitz.... maybe.
It’s great to get “tough”, but when few are paying close attention, what is the point?
Make the reality/entertainment tv junkie folks pay attention. Give them drama and then when the spotlight is on present them with the basic facts.
Make every statement SOUND controversial and then slam them with reality.
I agree that Mitt needs to get tough.......but the election is 4 months away. In addition, O has been flayling around with amnesty for 1 million illegals, evolving on gay marriage and a big flip flop on tax cuts today. This coupled with the AWFUL economic data (which will get worse towards the end of the year), it has put O in a very bad spot. I think that the internal polling is awful for Obama and Mitt knows it. Yes, Mitt could be more forcible now but its 4 months out and there are times to keep your powder dry and there are times to use it. Obama is on the offensive now which is way too soon. Obama is shooting his wad NOW and that is way too early.
In the primaries, Mitt did this with the other GOP candidates. He did not immediately respond to them in one states primary but he definitely did in the next states primary.