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Friday, August 29, 2008 12:00 AM

Handicapping Palin pick

Thoughts about how John McCain's choice of running mate alters the dynamics of the campaign.

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  • Friday, August 29, 2008 01:01 PM

    Do's & Dont's:

    DO: Be wary of the following meme, Joe Biden: "The bar is so low for this unknown Alaska Governor, that all she has to do is..."

    DON'T: Be scared to hammer her.

    DO: Point out that McCain's "experience" blather has been just that.

    DON'T: Just point out her inexperience.

    DO: Point out that - given how old he is having someone who recently wondered "just what it is the VP does all day" a heartbeat away from the Presidency is...curious.

    DO: Turn the inevitable debate on drilling the ANWR into a "Future vs. Past" argument.

    DON'T: Pretend you know the minds of Alaskans.

    DO: Keep the investigation she's currently under in the news 24/7, and tie her to Ted Stevens whenever possible.

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