Obama_Sucks
Educating The Uneducated
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You must have heard it by now: Obama’s extraordinary failure in the first debate was a fluke that he’ll correct tonight. He’s going to be more aggressive, more “feisty,” and he’ll do what’s necessary to control the evening’s narrative. After all, his entire campaign is riding on this performance. There’s no way he’ll screw it up. Obama has learned his lesson, so tonight we’ll bear witness to the return of the great debater.
At least, that’s the story being presented by the mainstream media.
People on both sides of the aisle are buying into this argument. We’re supposed to see Obama turn it all around this evening. In fact, 41% of the American people expect him to win Debate #2.
While you can expect the President to come out swinging, these are the three main reasons why it won’t work.
1. Obama's out of ammo
So, he’s going to fight a little harder this time. Big deal. Obama can yell all he likes, but ask yourself: “What charge can Obama offer that he hasn’t presented before?” If team Obama thinks stronger attacks will derail Romney, they’d better come up with something new. But what?
For months, the left has attacked Bain Capital and it didn’t work. They tried to paint Romney as an out-of-touch, rich, white guy who doesn’t care. That didn’t stick either. Then, they trotted out the 47% tape which, in the long term, may actually have helped their challenger.
In short, there’s no attack they can levy that they haven’t already tried over the last ten months, and repetition is not a winning strategy when you’re on defense.
2. Obama’s record is still his record.
Sunday morning, Romney campaign adviser Ed Gillespie told CNN’s State of the Union that “The president can change his style. He can change his tactics. He can’t change his record. And he can’t change his policies. And that’s what this election is about.”
Gillespie is absolutely right. However much the President may try to spin it, his record is his record. A majority of voters see the country headed in the wrong direction, aren’t fans of Obama’s first term, and don’t want to see a repeat.
This is the flip side of the “attack” coin. Just as Obama’s out of fresh ammo, he’s also out of ways to try and convince people that his policies, both foreign and domestic, are working.
On defense in the polls, the President desperately needs a game changer. It’s unlikely that he has one.
3. The Pain Pill
We keep being told that Obama’s true strength will shine through in tonight’s town hall format. His inherent “likability” will be on full display, and the crowds will love him – just like they did in 2008.
That Obama trounced McCain in a 2008 town hall is undeniable, but that’s a little like saying a turtle proved it was faster than a snail.
Those who cling to the memory of the last election seem to be forgetting 2010. Faced with real questions, and no script, Obama gave us the now infamous “pacemaker vs. pain pill” moment. In it, he suggested that we could save money by refusing the operation which had given Jane Strum’s mother another six years of life, and offering her an aspirin instead.
When he’s speaking off the cuff, Obama has a tendency to reveal himself in the least flattering way possible. Factor in recent polls showing his “likeability” has been greatly diminished, plus the fact that he’s going to try and be “feisty" and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
Tonight, you can expect Obama to perform better than he did two weeks ago. Frankly, it would be almost impossible not to improve on that appearance. However, those who think Obama will be able to repair his crumbling re-election bid are fooling themselves.
Romney continues to get stronger, taking command of the issues, while Obama continues to present a “Greatest Hits Album” of failed attacks and poor results. That’s a very difficult thing to sell, and it’s only getting tougher.
http://www.caintv.com/3reasonstonightsdebatewontsave-578
At least, that’s the story being presented by the mainstream media.
People on both sides of the aisle are buying into this argument. We’re supposed to see Obama turn it all around this evening. In fact, 41% of the American people expect him to win Debate #2.
While you can expect the President to come out swinging, these are the three main reasons why it won’t work.
1. Obama's out of ammo
So, he’s going to fight a little harder this time. Big deal. Obama can yell all he likes, but ask yourself: “What charge can Obama offer that he hasn’t presented before?” If team Obama thinks stronger attacks will derail Romney, they’d better come up with something new. But what?
For months, the left has attacked Bain Capital and it didn’t work. They tried to paint Romney as an out-of-touch, rich, white guy who doesn’t care. That didn’t stick either. Then, they trotted out the 47% tape which, in the long term, may actually have helped their challenger.
In short, there’s no attack they can levy that they haven’t already tried over the last ten months, and repetition is not a winning strategy when you’re on defense.
2. Obama’s record is still his record.
Sunday morning, Romney campaign adviser Ed Gillespie told CNN’s State of the Union that “The president can change his style. He can change his tactics. He can’t change his record. And he can’t change his policies. And that’s what this election is about.”
Gillespie is absolutely right. However much the President may try to spin it, his record is his record. A majority of voters see the country headed in the wrong direction, aren’t fans of Obama’s first term, and don’t want to see a repeat.
This is the flip side of the “attack” coin. Just as Obama’s out of fresh ammo, he’s also out of ways to try and convince people that his policies, both foreign and domestic, are working.
On defense in the polls, the President desperately needs a game changer. It’s unlikely that he has one.
3. The Pain Pill
We keep being told that Obama’s true strength will shine through in tonight’s town hall format. His inherent “likability” will be on full display, and the crowds will love him – just like they did in 2008.
That Obama trounced McCain in a 2008 town hall is undeniable, but that’s a little like saying a turtle proved it was faster than a snail.
Those who cling to the memory of the last election seem to be forgetting 2010. Faced with real questions, and no script, Obama gave us the now infamous “pacemaker vs. pain pill” moment. In it, he suggested that we could save money by refusing the operation which had given Jane Strum’s mother another six years of life, and offering her an aspirin instead.
When he’s speaking off the cuff, Obama has a tendency to reveal himself in the least flattering way possible. Factor in recent polls showing his “likeability” has been greatly diminished, plus the fact that he’s going to try and be “feisty" and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
Tonight, you can expect Obama to perform better than he did two weeks ago. Frankly, it would be almost impossible not to improve on that appearance. However, those who think Obama will be able to repair his crumbling re-election bid are fooling themselves.
Romney continues to get stronger, taking command of the issues, while Obama continues to present a “Greatest Hits Album” of failed attacks and poor results. That’s a very difficult thing to sell, and it’s only getting tougher.
http://www.caintv.com/3reasonstonightsdebatewontsave-578
