This is why fighting timidly is a losing strategy. McCain is exhibit A. Much of our convention is Exhibit B (although we did get some solid punches in, especially with Ryan and Clint).
The media and the opposition are going to paint us a highly negative, dirty, and desperate no matter what is put in the ads. As stated, the Dems have accused our guy of death, felonies, and tax evasion...without any concurring evidence. We've lightly referred to Obama's record and specifically the terrible economic numbers...and that is considered dirty. We have to punch hard and punch often. I know the Romney campaign has it in them...and I am not in panic mode, but I want to start seeing more soon, or we may ending up letting this Obama guy off the ropes.
“Fact checking” = another name for “Spin.”
Just heard about this app on the radio—In Obama’s Own Words—audio record of some of his most ridiculous quotes!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/obama-in-his-own-words/id515820642?mt=8