DNC MEMO: John McCain: Failing to Connect and Losing Ground

[jefferson_dem]

Memorandum
To: Interested Parties
From: DNC Communications
Date: May 14, 2008
Re: John McCain: Failing to Connect and Losing Ground
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Despite having wrapped up the Republican nomination nearly three months ago, John McCain has failed to reap the benefit of extra time and has failed to connect with the American people. As a measure of how much of an uphill climb McCain faces this November, the GOP standard-bearer has actually lost ground against his potential Democratic opponents and Republican voters have actually come out to vote against him since he became the presumptive nominee. McCain has failed to shore up the Republican base, trails in poll numbers, has tied himself to unpopular positions and an unpopular President, and continues to post fundraising numbers nowhere near the level of the two remaining Democratic candidates. And while Democratic turnout and enthusiasm this election are reaching all-time highs, McCain is coming up against an "environment so toxic" for Republicans that Politico.com asked the question, "does McCain have even a chance of winning in November?"

Below are key facts showing the insurmountable challenges John McCain faces as he tries to win the White House:

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http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/051408_DNC_Memo_on_McCain.pdf