Posted on 10/22/2012 2:14:02 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
It’s momentum vs. the map.
With a little more than two weeks left until judgment day, Barack Obama’s campaign is embracing a fundamentally defensive strategy centered on winning Ohio at all costs — while unleashing a new barrage of blistering attacks against Mitt Romney aimed at mobilizing a less-than-fired-up Democratic base.
A surging Romney is suddenly playing offense all over the map, and the upward movement since the Denver debate gives him the luxury of striking what his advisers — and more than a few Democrats — think is a more positive, presidential, “Morning in America” tone.
In contrast to the grind-it-out Obama strategy, Romneyland’s working theory is that the momentum shift since Denver is a late-breaking, decisive wave that gives them the chance to not just win but win big.
But if Obama is currently on the ugly end of Big Mo, Romney finds himself hobbled by previous mistakes, namely a failure to develop competitive ground operations — or even a baseline of competitive advertising — in potential battlegrounds such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, which are becoming more competitive.
Both campaigns are confident they can win. But their theory-of-the-case victory strategies couldn’t be more different. A buoyant Team Romney sees itself driving into Obama territory on a tailwind of enthusiasm. Team Obama is relying on a three-state solution — winning Ohio, Wisconsin and Nevada puts him over the top — and more “Hit Mitt” messaging geared at driving Democrats to the polls, a hybrid of hope and the hammer.
Obama’s people think he will pull it out. Romney’s aides see the possibility of a romp.
“We’re going to win,” said one of the former Massachusetts governor’s closest advisers. “Seriously, 305 electoral votes.”
(Excerpt) Read more at dyn.politico.com ...
305 plus many more.
Don’t be nervous about anything that you can’t control. It’s not worth it. I want Mitt Romney to win too but, more than anything I want the election to be fair to both sides. The winner celebrates and the loser gets another chance in two years. It’s our system and thank god for it but with that said, Obama mkaes me sik. If the public chooses to keep that charleton, I’m going to be very dissapointed.
I can’t picture Obama being man enough to giv a concession speech. I don’t think he’s ever lost in his life. I know for certain he’s never run for reelection his entire life...which is why he’s no good at it.
Should Obama win, he’ll do a Jamarcus Russel and immediately quit..except for insulting the people who didn’t vote for him for the next four years (or as he calls it leadership). Should Obama lose, the man might just call for protests. He is that thin skinned and that cold....in my opinion. Obama is not a politician to most people. He’s a leader of a cult. Cult leaders don’t go down easy.
I don’t want to be too optimistic but, Obama sure looked like a guy sweating bullets on that stage tonight...desperate to make a score. Sire Obama had few lines that were effective but, they just seemed to be too pat.
Romeney once again came in with a devestating blow regarding the ‘apology tour.’ That’s the kind of quote that people remember three days from now. Every single debate he’s made a devastaing remark that stays in the memory for several days.
I don’t want to get too crazy here but, it just appeared like both campaigns have internal polling data that shows Romeney to be the eventual winner. And, there was Romeny just sort of twisting the knife and playing keep-away as Obama floundered desperately trying to get Romney to slip up....with no such luck That was my impression anyway.
Seriously......no way Obama felt good after he left the stage tonight.
I live in CA. No way Romney wins here....as sad as that sounds We can’t balance our budget, pay for most of our liberal policies, and illegal immigranst are welcome!!! And we’re proud of it!!!
Korbel is great, but try some Paul Cheneau/Lady of Spain. It’s inexpensive and delicious - fits your criteria. [smiles]
Hubby and I share a bottle of champagne every Friday night to celebrate our marriage of nearly 33 years.
He has quite a selection.
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll see if I can find it.
Hugh and cry....?
I am going to try to find it in my area...have already recommended it to others based on your review.
Republicans just now stepping up operations in Wisconsin.
The Walker recall was an entirely different animal than a Presidential election in Wisconsin. Sorry to break it to you - the good guys have to try if they want to win.
The Walker campaign proved that.
Yes, winning another 'color' State is always hard.
So, you aren't 'breaking anything to me'.
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