How to take out Obama: 4 Steps

Step 1: Expose his liberalism

In his first two advertisements, Obama claimed credit for passing two bills, one of which he didn't vote for (health care for troops) and the other one he said he opposed at the time (welfare reform).  The RNC should be airing ads not only calling out his lies on this but also point out his previously unabashed liberalism on gun control, the death penalty, FISA etc.  His crippling tax increases on the order of hundreds of billions of dollars should become a theme.  Citing his flip-flopping is unnecessary, the voters will be able to see it for themselves.

Step 2: Roll out Ayres and Wright

The 527s should have a field day reminding voters of Obama's relationship with a terrorist on one hand and a crank on the other.  Although Wright might have gotten a bit stale since he was thrown under the bus, Ayres would still be fresh.

Step 3: Offer a viable alternative

I'm stunned that the McCain campaign still can't figure out that it should be calling for pro-family middle class tax cuts. Ceding a tax cut issue to Obama would be tragic. He should also be promising to strengthen the dollar whose weakness is largely responsible for the recent rise in oil prices.

Step 4: Challenge Obama on the Democrat's own turf

This means that he should actively challenge Obama on the healthcare issue. We've let the Democrats dominate this issue for more than a decade. It's time to get serious about discussing ways to bring down healthcare costs.  He should also hit Obama for wanting to raise taxes on companies at home ("closing loopholes") when what we really need is lower taxes to be more competitive in trade. 

In his third ad, Obama had the gall to say that McCain supports tax breaks for the oil companies.  Not only is that not true, but Obama actually voted for Bush and Cheney's energy bill in 2005 that gave tax breaks to the oil companies.  This presents a unique opportunity for McCain to get on Obama's left on an issue the Democrats constantly whine about.

McCain should also make a campaign stop in Chicago. Yes, Chicago.  He should go tour the slums that Obama allowed to develop in his district and deplore what happens when government is in the hands of the irresponsible.