The Atlantic’s Ambinder: “McCain Plans on South Carolina, New Hampshire Blitz… Leaving Iowa Behind?”
Prior to Thanksgiving, I had made the case that Iowa needed to be abandoned, as soon as possible. Naturally, I am pleased to see that Senator McCain has adopted this strategy (needless to say, my opinion had nothing to do with the decision!) It’s the only strategy that has any meaningful chance of success, given the dismal polling numbers in Iowa. Confirmation of this decision has come from The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder, one of the best sources of campaign news:
McCain Plans South Carolina, New Hampshire Blitz… Leaving Iowa Behind?
27 Nov 2007 09:24 am
His campaign insists that he intends to fully compete in Iowa, but a glance at Sen. John McCain’s tentative schedule for the next 30 days suggests he trolling for votes where the pastures are greener.
McCain plans to campaign in Iowa next week — and then as little as one more day between now and the end of the month. In contrast, he will spend at least ten full days in New Hampshire and eight days in South Carolina. (McCain is in South Carolina today and has a five-day bus tour planned for next week in New Hampshire).
Aides stressed that the schedule was in draft mode. But McCain acknowledged to reporters yesterday that “there is a lot of work to do” in Iowa. And not much time.