shouldn't Obama be talking about the RW fear attacks on all Democratic pres.

[BklynChick]

candidates? He should talk about how this is what the Republicans do to win elections, could cite what they did to Kerry, Gore, etc. and how they use whatever they can and twist it into fear tactics. In his case, they are using--amongst other things--his race, his background, his name, his youth, his popularity, his wife. He should broaden the narrative about the use of fear in elections. I think it would hit home with a lot of people who are sick of this crap.

[madeline_con]

1. I think it might turn a lot of people off.

People tend to tune out when politicians start droning on negatively about "my opponent" insted of stating their own positions.

People are certainlt sick of hearing McLame whine, why would Obama want to start? He's way cooler than all that.

[BklynChick]

3. well, he does bring up the politics of fear sometimes and I think it would be useful to inject that

perspective.

[madeline_con]

4. He does bring it up, but in a subtle way.

He doesn't use negativity or whine to do it, like McLame.

[FrenchieCat]

2. It will be interpreted as whining.

Obama's has got it right; be dismissive and concentrate on the People's business.