Comments on: Obama to Test 50-State Strategy

By: Zelsdorf Ragshaft III

Zelsdorf Ragshaft III — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:36:13 +0000

When the Republican 527s start running ads showing Obama along with Ayers, Wright, Pfleger and Rezko as not the people he knew. Just how many votes do you think this man who has the thinnest resume as a candidate for the Presidency, in our history. A man who has not ever managed anything, whats to manage the most complicated nation on earth. I think most of America will reject that possiblity. Only an idiot who cares not for America would vote for Obama, the unknown.

By: Mikael

Mikael — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:31:32 +0000

Barack Obama and his supporters should not feel so sure that they have the Democratic nomination all sewed up. The internet is swirling with rumors that there is a video out there that contains incredibly racist and inflammatory comments by Michelle Obama: Now even the mainstream media is recognizing that these rumors exist, and there are some analysts who are totally convinced that this tape exists. Most seem to believe that the Republicans have it, and that they will release it during the general election campaign when it would have the best chance to ensure that McCain will be elected: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GadA7nOU5s8

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:52:22 +0000

Shouldn't the title be "Obama to Test 57-State Strategy"?

By: Jeffrey W. Baker

Jeffrey W. Baker — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:02:46 +0000

The 50-state strategy is clearly working and Obama is the master of it. Clinton's campaign did not even understand the rules of delegate selection in many states, which is why Obama wound up with more delegates from huge states that he nominally "lost", like Texas. Clinton thought she could simply spend money and make speeches but she forgot to connect with the locals on the ground and it partly cost her the election.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:53:35 +0000

Even if it does not, it will likely force McCain to spend money in places he otherwise would not. Something he can hardly afford to do.

That's the big picture behind all of this.

McCain can afford to fight in the swing states, because the law of diminishing returns reduces the potency of money after a certain point. But if he's got to fight in too many states Obama's cash advantage can really come into play.

Not to mention the fact that McCain may have to spend a larger amount of time trying to help down-ticket Republicans in states he's certain to win, thereby wasting his limited supply of time and resources.

By: Tad

Tad — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:45:13 +0000

Given democrats incredible voter turn out at primaries this year it's hard for me to believe that this 'new' policy won't yield more electoral votes. Even if it does not, it will likely force McCain to spend money in places he otherwise would not. Something he can hardly afford to do.

By: anjin-san

anjin-san — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:42:07 +0000

Smart move by Obama. Dean's 50 state strategy has been a strong party builder, and with Dean running the DNC, you will not see anything like the spectacle of John Kerry standing there with a blank look on his face while Rove and the swift boaters slapped him around.

The right has been foolish to be dismissive of Dean. He is tough, smart, and moderate on many issues in addition to being a fiscal conservative.