Ok, what is the very best way to defend against a flip-flopper

[Laura PourMeADrink]

in a debate?

And, do people really care? It almost strikes me that if your guy says both...I support the right for women to chose and I would support overturning Roe vs. Wade, and you were for the latter or the former, it is better than being stridently on one side or the other (because you feel hope he will go back to the other idea). I think it's his strategy. All sides have heard their position at least once.

I know it calls his character into question, but will people be all aghast as he is exposed more for changing positions? Or will they care? Now here, I am talking about the low-info people or undecideds.

And, how do you defend against it? Do you think Obama should memorize dates and sources for various subjects? I wonder if this will work - Romney will just deny, so it seems like Obama would need sources/dates???

[arcane1]

1. I don't think Obama should devote too much time to correcting Romney

A little remark here and there, but too much of that makes him seem defensive and takes time away from talking about himself.

[rucky]

2. Point out his internal inconsistencies

to call his entire trust factor into question.

[Panasonic]

3. Obama has to speak the brutal truth

and just question EVERYTHING Rmoney says.

Tell him - show me the money!!!!

Show me the tax returns!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_popout&v=Lnrb8HnQvfU

[Laura PourMeADrink]

10. that would be great, but he's got to have a re-rebuttal ready. I picture Romney

saying..."I am well off, I can't help that. what I am worried about is the people who aren't and who are suffering because you have been so slow in turning the economy around."

what next?

[scheming daemons]

4. "since my opponent takes both sides of every issue....

....maybe he should finish debating with himself before debating with me."

Say that at the beginning of the debate, and it will be the soundbyte that everybody plays for the next week.

[demmiblue]

5. I think President Obama should do what he does best...

address the American people.

I think it is a waste of his time to counter what Romney says in depth. I think he should articulate why Romney is wrong in quick and short jabs, and then discuss his own platform. He needs to be on the offensive.

[CoffeeCat]

7. That's perfect...

Go around Romney, as if he's some worthless fool who is not even worth responding to.

Talk with the American people, because Lord knows--trying to have a meaningful conversation with a man who denies his own longstanding policies--is a waste of time.

Treat Romney like the waste of time that he is. Go around him--while he's standing in front of you.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

11. Right...like "I can't even respond to that because he has bounced back and forth on every

issue. I know what I believe in."

[CoffeeCat]

6. the best way....

...is to know their flip-flops and state them in concise bullet points.

Then, look straight at the camera, drop your jaw slightly and say, "Seriously. How can we trust this ass clown who has more personalities than Sybil?"

Then nod your head in disbelief and disapproval.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. I like the trust angle. Like "What if he flip flops in the international arena? What will our

allies think of us?

[ncav53]

8. Obama has to use..

Obama has to use memorable lines that will paint the narrative that Romney is someone no one can really trust at his core. If he doesn't do that and simply ignores the flip flopping thing, Romney will appear moderate, hence he will appear presidential.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. But....I think he's got to tie that trust issue to something with real consequences. Like "if you

are out there and are worried about your family member with a pre-existing condition, if Mr Romney is elected, you are just going to have to hope and pray you catch Romney at the point he is FOR this coverage. I believed in it then, I believe it now, and I will believe in it tomorrow."

[Horse with no Name]

9. Ignore him.

Just keep putting his positions out there...be strong, be cordial, be on message.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

18. typically, I would agree...but didn't he try that first round?

[craigmatic]

14. Call him out on it and make it an issue. Cut a few etch a sketch ads.

[begin_within]

15. Laugh and roll your eyes

[Laura PourMeADrink]

17. you know...that may be it. Looking at old tapes of debates and his hissy fits

he goes CA-RAY-ZEE when people laugh at him

[begin_within]

21. Laughter is a powerful weapon

that you can't fight against. I think the body language is more convincing than anything Obama might say to refute the lies.

[Donkees]

16. "Are you giving us the flip-side of your greatest hits, or the one that's going to flop tomorrow?"

[gkhouston]

19. "Governor Romney, you keep changing positions. Is there *anything* you're sure you stand for?"

"Anyone who votes for you is just rolling the dice and hoping the Romney they agree with turns up."

[Drahthaardogs]

20. You CALL HIM OUT on his bullshit!

There is no other way. You tell the world he changes his position to accommodate whatever needs he has.