A Miracle in the Making

If Obama wins,  it will be a miracle of biblical proportions.  However, in this version it is the Barackians, not Romses II, who face the plagues of high unemployment, a stagnant recovery, costly gas, unpopularity of the creed of Obamacare, and the loss of many a first born in the deserts and mountains of Afghanistan.

But, the Barackians have had a true vision.  During the Republican primaries, when  many false prophets were speaking in tongues, they focused solely on Romses II.  When the great Carville came down from the mountain, with the tablet inscribed with, "It's the economy, stupid,"  the people rose up and said, verily, it is so.  And, they spent manna early to show that Romses II is stupid on the economy.  And many heard there words and said, "truly he is a bane upon us." And the people heard of the evil of Bushie II, and they understood. And, the Barackians convened and many listened and nodded.  And, manna was spent so that the people could be shown the way, out of the wilderness into the battleground polls.   And verily, it was so. 

Romses II said little about himself, or his records, and the people believed he had evil secrets.  When he convened with his people they were smitten with rain.  And then a great feeling of emptiness settled upon them and descended unto a chair.  And, many listened but few nodded.

Isaac Could Be Stern

Tropical Storm Isaac could make landfall as a hurricane during the Republican Convention.  This sour note is not the only discord for Romney and the convention.  Romney may wish he had a solo, instead of a duet backed by the Republican chorus.

The libretto for the past two Republican Conventions supported a Constitutional amendment outlawing abortions even in the case of rape or incest.  A repeat performance at this convention would have drawn scant media attention but, enter Akin stage right.  The spotlight on this issue detracts and distracts from Romney's economic theme.

Having Ryan playing base reinforces the problem.  Ryan has co-sponsored legislation with Akin which distinguished forcible rape from other forms of rape.  He also joined Akin on the proposed "Sanctity of Life Act" which defines personhood as beginning at the time of conception.  Would women be jailed for using IUDs? 

Hopefully, woman and independents will not buy this ticket.

Romney's Convention Speech Will Exceed Media Expectations

Every four years the press breathlessly ponders whether a party's nominee, particularly a candidate not known as a spell binding speaker, will deliver a good speech.   Amazingly each nominee succeeds.

The best speech writers are given ample time to craft a speech that the candidate is able to rehearse.  Yet we are amazed that individuals seeking the presidency, are able to read a teleprompter for 30 minutes.

Notwithstanding the usual borrowed eloquence, Romney's portrayal of himself is important.  Although the press will  proclaim that he hit it out of the park, if he allows the President to continue to define him, Romney will be watching the rest of the game from the sidelines.