The second presidential debate is approaching. Mr. Obama says he's relishing the opportunity to redeem himself for his lackluster showing at the first debate. Perhaps the energy of Mr. Romney's fast-talking, truthy, sales pitch to America will be a wake-up call. It certainly should call the president's attention to the political race that will determine the rest of his career as a politician.
Prepare yourself Mr. President. Mr. Romney was prepared. He had memorized talking points and statistics that sounded fantastic as he chattered away, all the while looking you in the eye and daring you to disagree or call out his inaccuracies. Engage! He's making the sale. He's memorized his pitch. His handlers have decided that most anything he says will be believed and repeated by the supplicant media. In the first debate he won because as Mr. Reagan found out, "a lie travels 'round the world before the truth puts its boots on."
So Mr. Obama you need to get out in front of this. Be ready to make the truth sound like a lie. Keep it short and succinct. Pithy phrases, simple ideas. Color in the empty statements of Mr. Romney with stories, facts and interesting information. You can stay cool and calm, just get the jump this time. Its a fast break. You are the point guard. Look for the opening then make the assist, score the ball, get back on defense and get ready for your next opportunity. It's winnin' time.
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