Obama needs to come to Virginia Tech, or the surrounding area, to campaign. Southwest Virginia is the most Republican part of our swing state, and provides a very good opportunity for him to get votes. Much of the region follows the university very closely and is closely tied to it as well.
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POVERTY MESSAGE
I really think a major tour with John Edwards addressing Poverty would be crucial. Show that Poor Black Folks and Poor White Folks have the same dreams and concerns. Jim Webb brought this up as well. This is a coalition that could be unstoppable if we can bring them together.
Read more »Take The Kennedy Torch - Renew The Hope Placed In JFK, Bobby & Ted
Ted Kennedy has handed the Democratic torch to Obama to carry forward, a torch that symbolized hope for millions of Americans, over decades of political campaigns.
Read more »A Major Speech Series
His major speech on race should be considered one of several. He is a thoughtful candidate who brings depth and nuance to his positions - there's plenty of time for sound-bites, but Obama should plan every three weeks to issue a major policy statement, which would reflect the detailed policy positions he's taken on his web site (that most aren't going to read).
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Stay above the fray - this campaign is about a new kind of politics
7%
Respond forcefully when necessary but keep talking about the issues
51%
Respond forcefully and hit back hard but make everything pass the truth test
36%
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