McCain Changes Tone on Economy to Woo Michigan

In January, John McCain campaigned for the Republican nomination in Michigan by giving voters in the economically depressed state a taste of his signature ``straight talk'': some of the jobs they've lost won't be coming back. Full Story »

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Michael Evelyn
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by Michael Evelyn - Oct. 1, 2008

Good article on the specific aspects of McCain's economic strategy for Michigan. In that context it provides good background contrasting his position and speeches six months ago with his approach now. The article is balanced in that while it points out the changes and indicates that they may be in response to political expediency, it is seen as more of a nuanced evolution rather than flip-flopping or political pandering. The article maintains its objectivity as an analysis of economic policy rather than a political critique of campaign strategy.

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