[mbrfl]

McCarthy’s sage advice is:

Play by the rules set by the media. Never say anything that the media may mis-characterize or try to use against you. Let the left tell you what’s acceptable and what isn’t, and accept the media’s opinion of what matters to voters and what doesn’t.

In short, follow the George Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney playbooks.

[Nervous Tick]

Well said and dead on.