From the ROADMAP 2008 Department:
Another MSM comes out and acknowledges that the tides are in fact turning to McCain’s favor:
The latest polls which present the two contenders as roughly tied in national standing are likely to change in Mr. Obama’s favor once the Democratic nominee is definitively pronounced. Mr. McCain can therefore only win the election if he provides a grand platform. In contrast to Mr. Obama’s slogan of “Change,” Mr. McCain should offer “Victory.” This is an electoral agenda pledging to deliver five victories: in Iraq, over a sluggish economy, in securing energy independence, in sealing the border and for the pro-life movement by reversing Roe v. Wade (through the appointment of strict constructionists to the Supreme Court).
One thing is for certain, as we have seen time and time again, just when McCain finally starts to rally the conservatives he will do something incredibly stupid like coming out in favor of global warming regulations right after his democratic rival suffers an embarrassing loss. Yeah, that’s a great way to rally the conservative base around you.
I would also add cutting government to the list above, current GOP Senators and Representatives share that sentiment. Reducing our deficit, cutting burdensome regulations and reducing Americans overall tax load will be a key issue to emerge later in the campaign. It will be seen as a solution to the failure of the economic stimulus packages. You want a real economic stimulus? Fine, vote for the candidate who will free up some more of your own money.
Another thing is for certain: McCain will not win on his merits at all. He will only win if he embraces the hard-core party activists’ message, who in turn will help re-shape his deeply flawed Republican character.
