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McCain plans fiercer strategy against Obama
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Posted on 10/03/2008 7:50:09 PM PDT by Chet 99

McCain plans fiercer strategy against Obama

Article Launched: 10/03/2008 07:11:11 PM PDT

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain and his Republican allies are readying a newly aggressive assault on Sen. Barack Obama's character, believing that to win in November they must shift the conversation back to questions about the Democrat's judgment, honesty and personal associations, several top Republicans said.

With just a month to go until Election Day, McCain's team has decided that its emphasis on the senator's biography as a war hero, experienced lawmaker and straight-talking maverick is insufficient to close a growing gap with Obama. The Republican's campaign also is eager to move the conversation away from the economy, an issue that strongly favors Obama and has helped him to a lead in many recent polls.

"We're going to get a little tougher," a senior Republican operative said, indicating that a fresh batch of TV ads are coming. "We've got to question this guy's associations. Very soon. There's no question that we have to change the subject here," said the operative, who was not authorized to discuss strategy and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2008; mccain; obama; palin
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1 posted on 10/03/2008 7:50:10 PM PDT by Chet 99
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To: Chet 99

I’ll believe it, when I see it.

Here’s to hoping.


2 posted on 10/03/2008 7:50:46 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: Chet 99

Well it’s about time. 30 days to go, tear him down and take no prisoners.


3 posted on 10/03/2008 7:51:20 PM PDT by iceshaving
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To: snarkytart

Ditto.


4 posted on 10/03/2008 7:51:37 PM PDT by ladyvet (WOLVERINES!!!!!)
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To: Chet 99
Meh. A fierce strategy would have meant standing with the House GOP against this pile of dung, Sen. McCain.

McCain is a socialist at this point in time, plus he allowed himself to be played by Nancy Pelosi, of all people. The man has lost his fastball, that is if he ever had one.

5 posted on 10/03/2008 7:52:17 PM PDT by Carling (I'm a Typical White Person)
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Unleash the dogs, before they die from starvation!
6 posted on 10/03/2008 7:52:23 PM PDT by CE2949BB (McCain/Palin 08)
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To: ladyvet

bingo! he needs to do something. quick!


7 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:10 PM PDT by bluedad
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To: Chet 99

Hopefully, this was the plan all along - let O think he’s pulling ahead, then UNLEASH THE FURY!

-bring back Jeremiah Wright
-bring back Ayers
-Link Obama to Fannie


8 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:12 PM PDT by RockinRight (Obama who?)
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To: Chet 99

What’s he gonna use? Spitballs?


9 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:16 PM PDT by stboz
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To: Chet 99
I'll donate to the McCain/Palin campaign if this happens.
10 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:35 PM PDT by svcw (Great selection of gift baskets: http://baskettastic.com/)
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To: Carling

He didn’t get played, he agreed with this bill. Period.


11 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:48 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: stboz

Very good!


12 posted on 10/03/2008 7:53:49 PM PDT by gotribe (The right pick!)
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To: Chet 99

Yea, right, and hell will freeze over on Sunday.


13 posted on 10/03/2008 7:54:07 PM PDT by RetiredArmy (Is McCain EVER going to go on the attack? Nope. That will never happen.)
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To: Chet 99

It’s about time!


14 posted on 10/03/2008 7:54:28 PM PDT by Jen (McCain-Palin ~ Maverick-Barracuda ~)
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To: Chet 99

Yes.... :)


15 posted on 10/03/2008 7:54:50 PM PDT by jveritas (McCain should use the nuclear option against Obama: Jeremiah Wright)
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To: Chet 99

Whatever......The guy running his campaign has some issues. It is about time that we start standing up for ourselves as Conservatives and Republicans, because for the last week, I have felt like John has been campaigning for the other side.


16 posted on 10/03/2008 7:54:53 PM PDT by claymax (Vote for a HERO...........not for the ZERO!)
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To: snarkytart

The trouble with waiting to attack until you are behind is the media will frame it as “desperation.”

McCain should be using Giuliani more - Rudy can attack with the best of them. McCain just doesn’t have his heart in it.


17 posted on 10/03/2008 7:55:19 PM PDT by Chet 99
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To: Chet 99

Why do they talk about their strategy? WTF come on...


18 posted on 10/03/2008 7:55:20 PM PDT by bahblahbah (http://explorations.chasrmartin.com/2008/09/06/palin-rumors/)
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I would say 30 days is about right. I was expecting it to stay right around tied with McCain up a point, then McCain’s team launches a massive last 2 week offensive on Rev Wright/Ayers/Rezko/Socialism etc etc to get the “last impression”.

That of course was before the financial debacle happened. Assuming that will be the “ October surprise” and nothing else happens, ramping up 2 weeks earlier might help.

The problem? I think that needed to be the last impression, to create doubt.

Now it might be a case of allowing Obama too much time to recover that last few days. But it is dicey to game it too closely.

They have to just launch it now and hope for the best.


19 posted on 10/03/2008 7:56:09 PM PDT by Crimson Elephant
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To: Chet 99
No more cotton candy. Time to break out the pillows...

McLame...

We knew this guy was bad news.

20 posted on 10/03/2008 7:56:36 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (What would a free man do?)
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