McConnell got his funk on today and posted a YouTube video poking light hearted fun at what could be the only democrat with a chance at the nomination to run against him, Alison Lundergan Grimes. Is it great? Is it damaging? Does he "do her in" with one shot? No to all of the above, but he does teach her one lesson.
When she makes a move, he's got the resources to smack her down. When she pops up, he whacks the mole. When she tries to get her message out, ridicule will follow. And when she goes begging for money, it's gonna be as scarce as hens teeth unless she can show a bundle in the short run.
Was there risk for MM in running this ad? I think so, but it's cute enough to overcome the negatives, or so it seems so far.
Here it is, the modern Mitch.
Groovy huh?
Yes, money matters.
Yes, incumbancy matters.
Yes, McConnell is the favorite.
But not by much.
And if he gets primaried, that edge will go to even odds.
I only see one advantage that McConnell will have in the general election that could win him the election.
A Rand Paul endorsement.
And depending on how hard Mr. Paul chooses to campaign for McConnell, he could also hand him a defeat.
I see this cycle as a win/win for Paul.
Let's hope he knows how to play the quid pro quo game.
The level of promises made will dictate whether Paul will sit on the sidelines in a primary race and how hard he will campaign for the Senior Senator in the general.
Paul will be blamed for the defeat and be credited for the victory.
If I were a politician, that is the seat in which I would want to be.
Paul, most likely, will have a campaign to run in 2016. Might as well get started now.
Posted by: Mr. Scott Ryan | July 04, 2013 at 08:30 PM