Monday, March 31, 2008

Democrats: Stay on issues and attack John McCain!

The Democrats have to stop attacking each other , stay on the top four issues and attack John McCain and his Bush policies. After many debates and personal coverage, the American public knows what Hillary and Barack stand for as candidates. They have very little differences between their policies and what needs to be done. They differ greatly from John McCain's failed Bush policies. And Americans should know those differences beat daily in the media. American Democrats accept either Obama or Clinton . One or both can be in the White House for as many as sixteen years... Both can have their time as president if, they learn to lose their egos, they stop attacking each other, and go after McCain. Doing it in tandem takes away his advantage of no one opposing him until November.

Let the process play out:
We have to allow the citizens to give their votes in the remaining states. Urging one to drop out is not the American democratic way. Every State has a right for citizens to vote and have their vote count. This includes Michigan and Florida. So, let the system play out. It is going to be decided at the Democratic Convention in June by the delegates. Neither Hillary or Barack will probably garner ample winning votes. Remember, contrary to what the medial pundits say, this is not a a democratic mess, it is about two powerful candidates running even. Both have the same message, but different styles of delivering that message.

Let the delegates shut up:
We have heard certain senators who are delegates open their mouths supporting their own personal point of view and candidate. They do no good with this sordid rhetoric and betrays their position as a delegate. It really clouds the issues in the 10 states yet to vote. Let them shut the hell up, until it is time at the convention for their input.

Let the surrogates shut off the infighting and attack McCain and his policies:
The candidates should force their surrogates to shut off the infighting and focus on the policy larder of McCain. The exception to this would be Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton, who as spouses have an vested interest in the race.

Don't give the media ammunition for the Republican playbook:
The media works on contrasts and sensationalism. The Republicans love to see the Democrats squabble and so does the media. They make Democrats appear disjointed and not fostering the same policies together. The media likes this because it gives them a day in the office, a reason for being. They love to second guess the American people but, they are not good at it. It's their day job! Do not give them ammunition by playing their game!! They are way out of line by calling for either Hillary or Barack to step aside, they love to make it a frenzy.

By focusing on McCain's tired policies, Hillary and Barack can work as a team to take apart his stale rhetoric on the Bush failed policies, and by comparison show the difference in the Democrat policies.

Know that one will/can be the vice president and will eventually be the president:
Hillary and Barack are both young enough to be the president in waiting. One will probably with the agreement from the DNC and delegates have to agree on the vice president's position. That is a solid one-two punch for the next sixteen years. It also keeps the Independents with the Democrats. However, fractured egos in this situation can defeat the race for the prize.

Keep your eyes on the prize:
Agree this is a possibility and agree to give accommodations to the office and the party. Keep your eyes on the prize. Do not give it away for the sake of pride. Above all, the candidates should be smart. Both are acceptable and will make excellent presidents. This does not have to be a winner take all situation, Both candidates can share their abilities, political skills, fighting capacity and knowledge. They can both be historic winners, and so can this country. Bush will leave this nation in such shambles it may take both of them to clean it up.


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