As I watch the Romney campaign unfold it seems to be
following a path that history confirms may be the wrong approach. Most of us remember the Chicago Daily Tribune front
page in November 1948 heralding “Dewey Defeats Truman.” In that election Dewey chose to “Take the
High Road.” Truman’s ratings were in the
toilet and he was vulnerable. Most
voters had forgot about Hitler dead, Germany Surrenders, Japan surrenders
etc. The local news was of other more
pressing “Now” events. With Dewey’s “High
Road” approach he seemed to be unconcerned about the present. The “High Road” leads to a cliff and the end
is at the bottom along with your opponent that got there by a “Low road” without
the fall. Is Romney heading for a “Tom
Dewey” moment? The thought is
frightening. I read that most political experts believe he needs to jettison
his current advisers and get some attack dogs.
Let’s hope he listens.
Jeffery Lord at American Spectator has a fine article on
this situation.
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