I honestly think political campaigns, especially close ones, bear more than a passing resemblance to military ones. I think when the epitaph of Murkowski’s campaign is written, there will be many reasons for her (near certain) defeat. The following quote from General Douglas MacArthur might sum it up better than any other:
“The history of failure in war can almost be summed up in two words, too late. Too late in comprehending the deadly purpose of a potential enemy. Too late in realizing mortal danger. Too late in preparedness. Too late in uniting all possible forces for resistance. Too late in standing with one’s friends.”
Lisa was too late all the way around. To late in “embracing” conservatism (ie-standing with one’s friends); too late in taking Joe Miller seriously; and too late in preparing for a close election. She wound up flunking the “MacArthur” test, all the way around, and it is ironic indeed that she was flummoxed by one of MacArthur’s boys, West Pointer Joe Miller!
In just two words, “too late” sums up Murkowski’s failed bid for reelection in 2010.
B2FUL MacArthur quote.