As John McCain prepares to re-launch his campaign, I thought I’d offer some suggestions. First off, it’s smart for him to focus on winning the war in Iraq. As the Post points out, polls show that 70 percent of Republicans support winning the war in Iraq. To promise that you will fight for victory in Iraq is sound politics. Some other ideas for campaign themes:
- Promise to expand the size of the US military
- It’s clear that the wars with Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other strategic and regional commitments, are taxing the US military. As Iran, North Korea, and even Venezuela have engaged in saber rattling and inflammatory rhetoric, many believe that the US is unable to respond militarily given our existing commitments. An expansion of the armed forces would increase flexibility and enhance the credibility of threats of action. It would also bolster the argument that we’re serious about winning in Iraq and winning the War on Terror.
- Don’t propose the largest tax cut
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