I read an interesting article about Senator Obama’s reaction to yesterday’s primary in West Virginia where Hillary Clinton won by a large margin. According to the article, Obama spent very little time in that state, or attempted to undo Clinton’s anticipated victory - instead, it appears that he is turning his attention to states that are important to the general election. I think this is a wise approach for him to take - simply put, it’s time for Obama to assume the sale.
I give this opinion, not as a committed Obama supporter, but simply as someone who appreciates good strategy. Every major news publication I read has declared that the Democratic primary is essentially over (often they include an asterisk and a footnote stating, “This time we really mean it!”). Now that Obama has added a lead in superdelegates to his existing lead in pledged delegates and the popular vote, his best strategy is to stop campaigning for his party and begin his general election campaign.
What does this mean for Obama? First, it means he should stop running advertisements for the primaries and only run advertisements targeted at the general election. Let Hillary run as many attack ads against Obama as she wants (or can afford), the Obama camp should remain silent. No rebuttals, no more debates, no more mention of Senator Clinton’s name. Barack needs to treat Hillary as if she were a non-factor. Such a display of confidence would make Clinton’s continued efforts appear pathetic and futile - like someone attempting to spit into the wind.
In business there comes a point where a good salesperson will stop trying to persuade the customer - instead he/she will simply pull out an order form and show the customer where to sign. I believe the Democratic primary has finally reached this moment, and it’s time for Senator Obama to make such an assumptive close. Such a demonstration will not only secure his victory in primaries, but serve as an important sign that he has the mettle for the general election.
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May 25th, 2008 at 9:12 am
The democratic race is not over until it is over. According to the poles, Hillary can beat McCain with a higher margin than Obama. Obama is not tested yet and that is a factor in running for president, plus he may have Muslim sentiments since he admires his Muslim father and wrote a book about him.
Read Religion of Peace by Robert Spencer to discover the true nature of Islam. Muslims can lie and kill without guilt in the Qu’ron. Christ taught love. Muhammad taught hate. Spencer’s book is based on the Qu’ron as interpreted by eleven Muslim scholars.
If McCain chooses Huckabee for his running mate, then the democrats lose. Why? because during bad economic times and they are here, the people always return to God. Huckabee is that Christian element needed for the USA.
May 28th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I must say that I agree with Josephine
Franks. I feel that the veteran’s in this country would not approve of Obama. Many of the young people that want change, do not realize that without our World War II Veterans that we would all be under Japanese rule.
Also, many of the young women of today are able to participate in sports because at one time in our lives. women were united. I fear for our countries future!! Women will never rise above the Glass Ceiling due to that fact that for the most part. they do not understand networking with one another!