During the 2000 Republican primaries, Bush launched a smear campaign against John McCain (saying that Cindy was a drug addict, he'd fathered a black child out of wedlock, etc) McCain said of these rumor spreaders, "I believe that there is a special place in hell for people like those."

Obama, the economy is supposed to be your strong-suit and yet your speeches lack any detail on the repercussions of this bailout. I know you don't want to be seen as impeding recovery, but the Bush administration is simply trying to scare Congress into making another rash action, as it did with Iraq. Understand that:

This is admittedly a bit out there, but Obama has had trouble reaching the blue coller voters, and Michigan is up for grabs. If there's one thing any Michigander knows, it's the storied, stunning ineptitude of the Detroit Lions football franchise, and the inexplicable bullishness of president Matt Millen.

Obama should give a high profile speech that redefines the accepted understanding of our various wars. He should draw a distinction between the war in Iraq and the "war on terror." The war in Iraq should be painted as a criminal offense by the republican for the purpose of war profiteering and securing oil reserves.

I've been thinking about the most effective way to undermine John McCain. In my eyes, it would be by recognising his strengths and showcasing his flip-flops. But not in a mocking "in your face" way, but more in a manner reminiscent of someone who somewhat rooted for him and became disillusioned. Here's the ad that might be worth airing across the swing states: