Developments during this relatively quiet news week once again favor McCain.
McCain’s strong suit is national security and the crisis in Georgia is a stark reminder that the world is a dangerous place and that America requires strong leadership. Senator Lieberman’s strong statements on Obama’s inept response in contrast to McCain’s response underscore the point.
Continued frustration over gas prices and Obama’s claim that inflating tires is the equivalent of domestic drilling further highlight’s Obama’s incompetence on the energy issue. Offhore drilling is estimated to be worth 86 billion barrels in proven reserves. Saudi Arabia has 125 billion barrels and no one is suggesting that they could inflate their tires.
Two significant books are helping to get the word out on a host of other issues that are equally lethal to Obama. The Case Against Barack Obama by David Freddoso and JeromeCorsi’s Obamination will hit hard as people come to see that this man is a genuine radical.
Historically, this election has many precedents. Michael Dukakis led George Bush by 17 points in August of 1988; his election was all but certain. That was until people began to tune in and recognize just who was going to collect the mail at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Then Bush swamped Dukakis in the general election. Twenty years later, Obama is far more radical than Dukakis and holds just a two point lead in the daily tracking poll.
Finally, there is the Clinton factor. Hillary has already reserved the domain for her 2012 campaign website and she does not intend to run against a President Obama. Anyone who thinks the Clintons will help Obama has not taken the Clinton 101 course. Those who have taken the more advanced courses know that the Clintons will make certain that Obama is not elected in 2008.
Once again, my prediction is a strong showing for John McCain.
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