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I wrote yesterday about Obama's declining numbers and McCain's rising ones. McCain should be falling because he is associated with the governing party, and is thus an incumbent. But he is outperforming expectations, and outperforming the generic Dem/Rep ballot. His maverick image distances him from the party.
But the economy is in shambles. McCain has been clear on his plan, with Phil Gramm's help. Obama has supported a stimulus. That's about it.
It is a clear opening for Obama, who could hit a home run if he could speak on the economy as well as he did on race. But his campaign is big, and the Dems don't agree internally.
This article lays out some of this internal division.
My opinion? And I am always hesitant to express an opinion. (ha ha). If I am running for president, I talk about the economy, jobs, trade, American prosperity, and doing everything... everything... everything necessary to bring America back to strength and balance and growth. People are sick of losing their jobs and farms. They are worried. Worried about this more than a terrorist attack, or some social issues. Polls are clear... very clear.
It's economic security, national security, food safety. It makes sense. It is true. The corporate wing of the Dems - the Robert Rubin Wing - should be silenced on trade. Their message does not work.
We need a leader. A smart leader. This year.
Whoever delivers that message, with clarity and confidence, wins.
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