FOX News reports from the Straight Talk Express:
[John McCain] told reporters on Monday that if he can’t convince the American people that the U.S. is succeeding in Iraq, then come Election Day in November, “I’ll lose.”
Immediately stepping back from that comment, the likely Republican presidential candidate said the situation in Iraq will have direct impact on how voters judge him.
This is a look at what McCain's general election message will be.
The American people will have a clear choice this year when it comes to the War in Iraq: Voting Democrat means withdrawing from Iraq, voting Republican means a committment to Iraq.
McCain wants this argument. He is gambling that the American people want a President who has a vision for Iraq.
Against either Democrat, he will have a percieved weakness on domestic issues, especially the economy, while he will have a clear advantage on national security and foreign policy issues. The more Iraq and foreign policy are highlighted; the better McCain's chances at becoming the next President.
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