Try not to get confused by all the hype. Here is the way to keep score in presidential elections. You have to have a majority of electoral votes. At one time it was Obama 272. Game over if he doesn't mess up.
Now it is about Obama 221. McCain 216. 97 up for grabs.
It is almost always a mistake to run against a candidate that is not on the ballot.
Despite a glitzy convention, there was not much of a boost for Dems. I hav...

Try not to get confused by all the hype. Here is the way to keep score in presidential elections. You have to have a majority of electoral votes. At one time it was Obama 272. Game over if he doesn't mess up.
Now it is about Obama 221. McCain 216. 97 up for grabs.
It is almost always a mistake to run against a candidate that is not on the ballot.
Despite a glitzy convention, there was not much of a boost for Dems. I have seen such conventions by Republicans that were worthless for them. I will be watching to see what happens. The debates could decide this.
Lots of advertising backfires. It is lots of art and some science.
When I write political advertising for my candidates, I use every bit of psychology that I know. Subliminal advertising is not as effective as other techniques. So I keep my eye on what is important.

Yes, I do agree but said to say that some democrats do the same. Since America is a "freedom of speech" country everyone has it say for a distraction.