Speaking for my colleagues in radio newsrooms all around the country, the Olympics will be an easy way to burn 30 seconds in a 2 minute newscast for the next three weeks.
A quick summary of American gold medals, an update on the latest political controversy, etc., makes it that much more difficult to squeeze in other news.
I'm still completely stumped as to who Obama will (or should) pick. On the GOP side, I still think that Mitt Romney is the best choice for McCain, but we'll see.
Speaking for myself, it's going to be a nice change to get back to the Presidential race, after taking the past eight weeks to pretty much focus on high oil and gas prices.
The one thing that does make me shake my head is that while Democrats have such a big advantage in the generic battle (D vs R) for Congress, that is not translating to Obama for the Presidential race.
Is that really something to worry about? I guess since the track record of Democrats in August has been so pathetic in recent times with the Implosion of Duakakis and Kerry the prime examples, yes it is something to consider.
McCain's candidacy has seemed a bit unfocused of late, but I do think that recent ad mocking Britney, Paris and Barack took a little chunk out of Obama.
It is time to remember my first rule of Vice Presidential selections: Pick a Good Candidate who Has Nothing To Hide.
This is no time for a Sen. Thomas Eagleton. This is not the time for a Sen. Dan Quayle. You want to use the VP choice to give your campaign a boost.
Several of my colleagues floated the idea of McCain waiting to name his candidate until either the day before Obama makes his speech, or the morning after, to cut into some of Obama's momentum at his convention.
I would do it the day before. That Wednesday has several times produced interesting news at past conventions.
I'll save those memories for later.
Who is your choice for Obama? Who is best for McCain? Maybe you should answer that before the candidates do.
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