mitt on the offense

Watching Romney do this interview, you can see what McCain means. He is fluent, poised, and sharp on the attack.

Note in particular Romney's characterisation of Obama as a "charming fellow" who has good intentions. Nothing Romney says is off-the-cuff. I think this might be a sign that the McCain campaign, after labelling Obama a dangerous liberal and unscrupulous card, have settled on a strategy: patronise him. Treat him as a likeable, talented guy who just isn't remotely experienced enough for the job. As Romney puts it, "This is not the time for an amateur."