Conventional Stew….
Monday, August 25th, 2008
On the eve of the Democratic convention, a tornado touched down outside of Denver—perhaps apt symbolism for the tornado of activity that’s occurring on both sides of the aisle as the Dem’s get ready to make it official…
EATING THOSE WORDS….
The McCain camp has been creating a few tornados of its own…
Joe Biden hadn’t been the officially named running mate for more than a few hours before a new McCain Ad hit the airwaves using Biden’s own words to dis Obama…
Of course, I recall when a certain presidential contender named George Bush called the economic plan of Ronald Reagan, “voodoo economics.”
That’s the same George Bush that ended up serving two terms as Reagan’s veep, and a term himself as president.
CLINTON’S CARPS HELP McCAIN…
As soon as it became official that Hillary wasn’t going to get the nod, the McCain people let loose with another ad—using her words to hit Obama upside the head a few more times.
One gets the feeling this ad was already in the can, ready to go as a “look what Obama’s veep choice really thinks about him” should Hillary have gotten the nod.
But, instead of using the “What Does Barack Obama’s running mate say about Barack Obama” tag line that would have been used if Hillary was the choice for VP pick, they just re-wrote the front end a bit to say ” she won millions of votes but isn’t on his ticket.”
TEXT MESSAGE—ROUND TWO…
Meanwhile, the Dems are also busy trying to create a whirlwind of excitment over the convention.
As you recall, the Obama camp tried to generate as much buzz as possible by withholding their V.P. pick by saying they’d announce it by text message.
But, they waited too long, and hours before Biden was officially announced watchers had figured out the Secret Service was at Biden’s home, and the private aircraft charted to take him to Illinois was tracked landing in Delaware.
Now— they Dems are trying to build that same excitement into the first night of the convention that will feature a video tribute to Ted Kennedy…
There are scores of “will Teddy show or not” stories like this being generated.
Although a Kennedy appearance would certainly generate interest—I dare say—he’s no Michael Phelps, and I suspect ratings for the convention’s first night won’t be all that great—Teddy—or no Teddy on stage.
—Steve
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