Another Obama Blunder updated
The pinpoint accuracy of John Aravosis is hurting Obama, especially with McClurkin’s
own words to add to the mix. If this is the company Mr. Obama keeps, well, you’ve really got to wonder about his judgment.
However, nothing is as damaging as the foolhardy tactic Mr. Obama is using trying to target Clinton on — wait for it — Social Security. If this is Obama
attacking Clinton he needs to do two things: check his aim; pick subjects that will bite her instead of him. On this one he’s off by a mile. When you’ve got Paul Krugman basically calling you a bonehead it’s as damning an indictment as you’re going to get.
It does make you understand why Obama’s message of bringing people together was chosen. He doesn’t do hardball politics well at all. That could be a big problem for the general election. I’ve said it before. It worries me. Because as much as people talk about changing the dynamics and tone of politics, one thing remains true. Negative ads work, but Obama’s team isn’t good at them or at picking targets well. What makes anyone think that will change if he gets the nomination?
UPDATE: Here’s the ad Obama is running in New Hampshire. Judge for yourself.
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