• “Spread the wealth”
• “Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy”

Standard GPO campaign tactics? Nope. The first quote comes from Senator Obama himself in response to “Joe the Plumber” as to why higher taxes on those making more than $250,000/year are necessary (“It’s good for everybody.”). The second is from his running mate, Senator Biden. Perhaps we should not be so surprised; everyone knew it was only a matter of time before Biden opened his mouth and shoved his foot in. It is still at least somewhat disconcerting that he would essentially parrot Senator McCain’s campaign theme: Obama’s lake of experience.

Both quotes can be used effectively by the McCain camp. The first will help rally young, college educated professionals who are already, or looking to enter, the $250,000+ tax bracket to McCain. The second, paired with Biden’s primary claim that Obama is not experienced enough to be president should help McCain with the so-called “blue collar” voters.