I think Obama's strategist allowed himself to be outmaneuvered by McCain's strategist in the immediate post-convention time. Regardless of the quality of the decision, McCain's choice of VP candidate stepped on Obama's buzz after a pretty great convention. Unfortunately, Obama's folks didn't have anything similar to release last Friday. A big surprise endorsement could have been the ticket, but alas, none were forthcoming.
On the other hand, the conventions will be pretty much forgotten after the debates. But it would have been useful to hollow out the Republican energy after their convention.


