(CNN) — Muhammad Ali was not only a great boxer, but an awesome tactician.
Remember the fight against George Foreman in Zaire? My man damn near went to sleep on the ropes as Foreman flailed away, using his energy to pound away at Ali. And at the right time, the Greatest of All Time started blasting away, eventually knocking Foreman out.
That's exactly what Sen. Barack Obama is doing to Sen. John McCain.
At no time during the Democratic primary has Obama tried to pick a fight. So when he told ABC last week that when it came to bringing up 1960s radical Bill Ayers on the campaign trail, McCain "wasn't willing to say it to my face," I instantly saw it as Obama throwing down the gauntlet.
Knowing full well that the senior senator from Arizona has a hot temper, he couldn't resist the bait.
"He has probably ensured that it will come up this time," McCain told a Missouri radio station.
And by doing so tonight, Obama will be ready to pounce.
I debated conservative Michael Steele last night at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, N.C., and he said McCain should stay focused on the issues. I concur.
By bringing up an issue voters don't care about, McCain will alienate independents, and make it easier for Obama to appeal to them.
If it happens, just watch Obama pound away at McCain, just like Ali did to Foreman.
Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-...
Tod's
I thought Obama could have pounded a little harder. (that's what she said!)
1Especially when asked about Palin, he should have went for the throat.
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Obama: You Betcha, My Friend!
Yeah he could have - but the spotlight was on McCain and McCain fell flat. Three for Three for Obama.
2I saw this on CNN this morning. I thought he could have hit harder as well. I think he handled himself with poise and grace. I like him even more now if that is even possible.
3For sure Sexy, that is one thing that is so impressive about Obama.
It took me a few times before I realised what it was! 
You could see McCain getting agitated, and hear McCain sucking in breath through his nose while Bami was talking!
And trying so hard to relate to "joe the Plumber", it was laughable.
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4Obama: You Betcha, My Friend!
I agree. I was glad that Barack took the high road- at least with body language. McCain was visibly annoyed and angry & rolling his eyes & clinching his jaw. It just came off un-restrained.
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