McCain's ticket to the presidency

The timeless line of "the economy, stupid" seems to hold true today more than ever. John McCain is on the fast track to the presidency if he can assure voters he is their man when it comes to the economy. 

John McCain has recently switched to a very populist message on economic matters, supporting an increasing amount of government intervention in the economy. This is one thing that is really helping middle America level with his message. 

Recent trends seem to suggest that Americans prefer Democrats to Republicans on the economy when there are relatively small problems. When the problem becomes very large, as we see now, more people tend to support Republican policies. 

The theory behind this, is when the economy is in trouble, people support tax cuts and other Republican policies, to stimulate the eoconomy. McCain can drill Obama on his economic plan the next 46 days, and really make an impact in support. 

McCain needs to get economist after economist on TV, telling voters what Obama's economic plan means for them. He must stress Obama's increases in Capital Gains and Payroll taxes, if he really wants to lock this thing up. 

The so called independend Tax Research Center is really a liberal think tank, and it's claim that 4/5 homes will see a tax decrease is absurd. 1/3 of Americans are in the stock market, meaning at least 100 million people would see a tax increase if the Capital Gains tax goes up. Also, anyone who works would feel an increase in the Payroll tax. 

With the economy being the number one issue this election, it will come down to who voters think has the best economic plan. McCain does not need to go far to convince voters he is the one to trust when it comes to the economy. All he needs to do is change gears.