The Only Way to Win Is Not to Play
An email I just sent:
I'm sorry, but it just doesn't seem worth it to participate in your poll. These are not questions on which I have any particular value or insight to add. And they are not questions the answers to which would inform America's voters about their choices. I think you should rethink this project. Ask yourself: "What can I report to do the most to help America's voters learn about and weigh their choice this fall?"
Apologies,
Brad DeLong
And here is the backstory:On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Madigan, Tom wrote:
Hi Brad,
Just wanted to touch base with a reminder about the NationalJournal.com blogger poll. Please take a moment and send me your responses to our first round of questions. Thanks for taking part.
Pick the demographic group that Obama most needs to sway during the convention: Women; Whites over 45; Blue-collar workers. Comment:
Do you think Michelle Obama will help or hurt her husband’s candidacy in the general election? Help; Hurt. Comment:
What portion — if any — of the Democratic convention program should be devoted to tearing down John McCain and the Republican brand? More than half; About half; About a third; About a quarter; Hardly any. Comment:
What do you expect Hillary Clinton will focus more on in her convention speech? Attacking John McCain; Burnishing the Clintons’ image; Praising Barack Obama.Comment:
If you want to join the team who work every day to make politics about policy, ideas, and data rather than swiftboat attacks and meaningless distractions email me (your blog or email if you like) and I'll post you on the list.
I of coarse will be adding bloggers who are on the team whether they know it or not.
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Jim Nichols
A Speculative Fiction
www.JimNichols4.com
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