Sadly, this is often a losing issue for Dems cuz it gets turned around into, "why don't Dems want us to be rich?"
Maybe will help this year due to the bad economy (think GHWB buying socks and being surprised at price scanning technology) but talking about McCain's private jet is not going to win an election cuz it seems like most of America wants their own private jet too.
Well, It HAS been a losing issue, but if framed correctly, it CAN be a winner for us.
Everyone thinks they might move up the economic ladder, tis true.
But, when times are really bad, and they are sliding backwards instead, that's not a bad time to point out WHO is responsible for the slippery times.
Agreed. Ohio should be a good petri dish for this given the ads Obama and McCain are running there.
Rather than mocking McCain for stoopid "jokes," I'd rather see Obama focus on how dangerous McCain's policies are for us economically. How well did the whole Two Americas message resonate for Edwards?
Like it or not, it will be very difficult to paint McCain as Richy Rich. He comes across as a pretty regular guy and, because of that, bringing up his wife's wealth can actually help him ("He's got $100mm and still he seems like my Uncle Joe, that's cool.") Ok, well, crazy Uncle Joe, but still...
hurt steve forbes, as well.
