marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 8/28/2008
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The way Obama campaign manager David Plouffe tells it, one of the most important national metrics is way underreported. That's the enthusiasm gap between supporters of Barack Obama and supporters of John McCain. Barack Obama can fill a 75,000 seat stadium. John McCain, it seems, is having trouble filling a 10,000 seat theater in Dayton. They're giving away free tickets in several states ...
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Rising Hegemon —
When your candidate decides to campaign as an asshole it causes problems: Barack Obama can fill a 75,000 seat stadium. John McCain, it seems, is having trouble filling a 10,000 seat theater in Dayton. They're giving away free tickets in several states and plan to bus in supporters. The VP announcement can't be overshadowed by a less-than-capacity crowd.
Good seats are still available
Political Animal —
... : "If they do it, I will pay all of McCain's mortgages next month.") McCain is, however, set to roll out his selection at an event in Dayton, Ohio, tomorrow. The good news for Republicans is that the event will probably generate enormous media attention. The bad news, the interest from locals isn't nearly as great . Barack Obama can fill a 75,000 seat stadium. John McCain, it seems, is ...
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