A Gallup poll has 52% of American believing that Obama will raise their federal taxes.
Can the campaign advertise more what he will do for taxes?
Wallet will be the most important issue for most of the swing voters.

Obama has put forth many ideas related to transparency -- negotiations broadcast on C-SPAN, "Google for government", etc. This is unique among presidential politics and should be made a central dimension of the campaign. He should also take care to link it to being fiscally responsible.

Going after Palin has some serious backfire possibilities. Just present her as simply being unsuited for the job of President (should it come to pass) and stick McCain with the tag of using bad judgment to choose her.

At a meeting with the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal, McCain admitted that he "doesn't really understand economics." This quote (and similar statements McCain has made throughout his career about his ignorance of the economy) should be stressed constantly by the Obama campaign, along with a clear presentation of Obama's strong plan for the economy--policies that will create jobs, fix t

Whatever damage Hurricane Gustav does, Democrats should be there to help rebuild. Obama should make this a national service initiative and encourage all supporters to pitch in.

Not only is it the right thing to do but it would serve as a valuable contrast to the GOP Convention that would be going on simultaneously.