After the final debate, do the following 3 big rallies to scare the hell out of the republicans and move storylines, maybe put states in play if polls continue the way they are going:
Read more »Expanding the map to TX, LA, AR
Bob Barr only Candidate in Texas
Both Republicans and Democrats failed to file their candidates for the ballot ccording to Texas Election Law. Now, while that sounds like bad news for both parties, it really isn't. According to the majority of polling, Barack Obama had very little chance to win Texas. The electoral votes in Texas add up to 34. You may see where I am going with this.
Read more »Convert Red to Blue States:Smart Grid Tour South 2 North Wind Corridor
Referring to page 8 of Obama's Energy for America Plan http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/factsheet_energy_speech_080308.pdf, I was just looking at: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/10/electoral.map/index.html and seeing the similarities with the wind corridor map Boone T Pickens is pedalling around the country.
Read more »Don't ignore the west!!!
Senator Obama there are so many voters in traditionally republican western states that are for the first time 'on the edge'. Come to Texas and Arizona and Nevada. There are votes to be had here and there are supporters to be supported by you and your campaign. Let us show you how much support you have in the West!
Read more »Visit Fort Hood/Killeen, TX
Texas should be very much in play this year. It may not sound practical, but with the Hispanic and African American population in full force, Obama could give McCain trouble here. Even if Obama doesn't win Texas, he will make his opponent spend money somewhere that should be Ruby Red. Also, Killeen Texas, is the city adjacent to the largest military installation in the world.
Read more »Go To Texas
By going to texas one or two times you make McCain's campaign think that Texas is a competetive state in the Fall and McCain will start spending more time in Texas and not in the swing states.
Read more »Border Tour, Take the Immigration Issue from John McCain,
One of John McCain's strongest areas with independents and centrist democrats is his support for immigration reform. If Obama emphasized his immigration plan with say, a tour of border states, he could effectively win over fence-sitters on that issue.
Read more »Sink resources into winning Texas
Texas is, for the first time in decades, a possible swing state. McCain's lead is currently in single digits and this will only narrow when Hillary drops out of the race. If Obama put enough resources in Texas, he could win the state and that could make up for losses in several smaller states.
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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
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%
Get in the gutter with McCain and beat him at his own game
3%
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4%
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