Barrel Strength

Given the vacuity so far in the Obama campaign, which have been highlighted in the ads by McCain, one would think that the Democrats would try to add a bit more meat to the campaign.  But according to Tom Daschle in this report “.. you can’t be thrown off your game plan by a momentary dip in polls.”  So what are Democrats looking to emphasize?

Democrats say that Mr Obama needs to accomplish two critical things on his return next week. First, he must put on a good event to announce the selection of his running mate. Second, his speech at the party convention in Denver must be exceptional.

Well of course, “a good event” and an a speech that is “exceptional”.  And these are “critical things”?  There is only so much you can do with a candidate without a skill set.