Political Scientist Dr. Binning hints that McCain’s visit may appeal to....

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The Valley will dictate Ohio, Ohio will dictate the election.

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McCain wins 45% of the Valley. McCain becomes President.

The Valley will dictate Ohio.

[Frank Bellamy, MAP Masters of Applied Politics]

Political Scientist Dr. Binning hints that McCain’s visit may appeal to the Pro Clinton voters?

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Both of these great minds are very correct but the winning factor for McCain in this Election will be the intensity of his conservative ideological message to the voters. It could be speculated that in a few short months the nation’s attitude could change from that of “Change” to “National Security” and this would alter the Obama political momentum.   

The quicker energy cost raises the more noticeable our lifestyle changes will be and this should breed for a higher level of fear throughout the entire population. In that type of national environment the voter appeal could be “Economic Stabilizing” or even “National Protectionism”.

Senator McCain’s campaign might be wise to discontinue all “Issue or Position” campaigning and go directly to “Contrast” type campaigning to begin highlighting the ideological differences between himself and Senator Obama.

Issues like; Economic Stabilizing, National Protectionism and National Security are all still Republican Party ideals.

What do you think?

Frank Bellamy, MAP
Masters of Applied Politics
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