Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The fact is, when it comes to economic leadership, the Republicans have nothing to brag about. This isn't what the American people want. They want to see progress that works for them.
I think Republicans really need to be disciplined, to stay focused on sustained economic growth.
Obama and his associates are fantastic campaigners but have little ability or skill to govern.
Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
If the Republicans think that by having stated and even achieved most of the Contract that they are therefore entitled to the acceptance and favor of the American voter, they're crazy.
Historically, the Republicans have been geniuses at throwing away advantages.
With its emphasis on star power, the Obama campaign from Day One emphasized the candidate's perfectly cut presidential presence.
Republicans have been very successful. There are three things Americans don't like: big unions, big government and big corporations. So Republicans go after big government and big unions, and only talk about small businesses.
The Republicans have a very traditional focus over and over again whether or not it's worked.
President Obama clearly cannot run on his record. All he's offering is more of the same. That's not good. Look at the economy. It's stagnating. And so, what they're now going to try and do is bring this campaign down to little things, distractions, distortions, smear, fear, anger, frustration.