There's been a lot of chatter here about how much focus should be given to Sarah Palin, ranging from "she should be mercilessly attacked on every front" to "she should be ignored".
What's the word on the ground?
This is a very short diary, with a very serious purpose.
I’d love to hear from canvassers and organizers in key states what impact the intense media attention paid to Sarah Palin has had over the last two weeks.
Has the manufactured image of Palin presented at the RNC - that of a fresh faced reformer - resonated at all among voters you’ve met, particularly ones who claim to be to be "independent" or "undecided"?
Are attacks on her positions, experience level, competence, management style and integrity getting heard? Are they making any difference? If so, what attacks seem to be the most effective?
Update:This great diary on phonebanking got me to thinking. I agree that attacking Palin in one-on-one voter contact isn't going to work. Talking up the differences betweeen Obama's economic plans and McCain's is much more effective.
But what about anti-Palin media stories? The "favorable" impression people have of Palin right now is a media construct. If stories between now and Election Day continue to raise questions about her experience, abilities and agenda, do you think the impression voters have will change?