President Obama got a hug and a lift. Mitt Romney had a swing and a miss.
The performance of the Democratic and Republican candidates in Florida last week told the tale of two campaigns. One feels a surge. The other looks troubled.
That’s not just a matter of appearance. Polls show Obama clinging to an inside-the-error-margin lead in Florida. The polls really start to matter now as undecided voters focus on the race and upcoming debates.
Public opinion will certainly change in these final two months. But the performances of the two campaigns last week in Florida give an indication of what could be in store.
Obama’s Florida highlight: A Republican pizza shop owner who hugged the president and lifted him off his feet in Fort Pierce last Sunday.
Romney’s Florida highlight: An uncomfortable Wednesday press conference in Jacksonville where he faced questions about “politicizing” the violent deadly protests on an embassy and consulate in Cairo and Benghazi, Libya.
Mitt Romney's missed shot at President Barack Obama - Florida - MiamiHerald.com
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