But beyond all this, the most critical element of his strategy/tactics (choice of VP) begins in less that forty-eight (48 ) hours, given the buzz intensifies that it will be Joe Biden. Still to early to tell. Well share the ‘anxiety’ together. By August 25, all this will be history. Nevertheless that official announcement will again remind voters if he truly is the candidate of “Change.”
Of course, the media cycle on this presidential election is has predictable as others in past. One poll shows a candidate leading…. Then he slips… the other candidate bounces back with a wider margin. What is expected in these crucial last days—the polls will surely tighten. For now, three National polls show: (NPR) Obama at 46-percentage points, Senator John McCain—41 percent , (Quinnipiac) Obama at 47 percent, McCain 42, and Zogby — John McCain at 46 percent, Obama 41. Between the contenders there is roughly a five (5) percent spread.
And the referendum is clearly on Barak— his winning will be an historical moment in American history. Will his “mantra’ as an agent of Change allow him to forge ahead? Simultaneously it will be a defining moment for the Arizona senator who at 72 years, will be oldest candidate ever to enter the contest for president. Despite that—all eyes will be on Senator Obama. He remains in the ‘Bulls Eye’ of whatever comes down the pike. But Obama has run a tremendous campaign so far. So does he have reasons to be worried? I say No. A key finding of the NPR poll—the ‘maverick brand’ is dissipating. But that too, can change. In the world of politics—there is nothing permanent.
So as both candidates are ‘transfigured’ before us, one thing is sure—one heads to the White House, the other to political doomsday. So the politics of slash and burn will increase. It will also be apparent– the one who becomes the General in his own war—wins. Therefore, for Senator Obama the ‘ticking’ of a clock has begun! Will time be a friend? ‘Cause the ‘Watch’ is On!
** Battleground states: Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota Ohio , Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
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