Until now, any political advantage to be gained from Fiorina story was greatly reduced by the fact that she actually criticized all four candidates. Yes, the Obama team could cut out the part of the quotation they didn't like. And it does hurt McCain a little, as is. However, the truth is, most Americans don't necessarily think that Obama could run a business either. (I definitely disagree with them, given the phenomenal job he has done running his campaign!)
Using Fiorina's words against McCain puts the McCain camp on the defensive for a few hours or even a day, but to do real damage, we have to find a way to highlight Obama's competence in business against McCain's stated deficiency in the same area. To score major political points, Obama would need a hugely successful entrepreneur to come in and vouch for him. Well, it's already happened.
Back in March, Buffett said the following about both Obama and Clinton:
"I would put either one of them in charge of a business."
Now the Obama campaign should stay up all night and release a commercial with this information by tomorrow's morning news programs!
Reported by vanya67's diary of Daily Kos.
