Will the McCain campaign win this election on the back of a sympathy vote?

[ChrisFromNJ]

The newest line of attack by the McCain campaign is that they are being unfairly mistreated by the press.

Is that a winning line of attack in this election?

I vote no.

[J. J.]

The newest line of attack by the McCain campaign is that they are being unfairly mistreated by the press.

Is that a winning line of attack in this election?

I vote no.

You finally figured it out. 

I vote yes.

[ChrisFromNJ]

The newest line of attack by the McCain campaign is that they are being unfairly mistreated by the press.

Is that a winning line of attack in this election?

I vote no.

You finally figured it out. 

I vote yes.

What election has ever been won of the back of a "you should feel sorry for me" vote?

[Umengus]

yes

Never seen so harassment. Never.

[HardRCafé]

Certainly Carnahan-Ashcroft.

[J. J.]

The newest line of attack by the McCain campaign is that they are being unfairly mistreated by the press.

Is that a winning line of attack in this election?

I vote no.

You finally figured it out. 

I vote yes.

What election has ever been won of the back of a "you should feel sorry for me" vote?

My guess would be many.  Ridge actually used the "unwarranted attack" line in 1998, but I'd guess he would have won without it.  To some extent, Clinton in 1996 and the Democratic gains in 1998.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

no, they can NOT win on a sympathy vote.  McCain/Palin message has to be about having the courage and competence to force change and protect this country.  Period

[Lief 🗽]

Of course they can, just like Clinton did!