He's a Karl Rove protege with a long history of bottom feeding politics. Basic tactic is attack your opponent's strengths, run on your weaknesses by turning them into strengths.
So make it look like the parenthood of Palin's baby is being questioned by others and use it, use it, use it.
Josh Marshall got the inside scoop of what's going on from someone he knows and trusts, and I pass it along to you.
Nugget:
First of all, that's the first time I've heard anyone in the campaign/political press throw out the notion of paternity tests. So Schmidt is to blame for bringing that issue into the mainstream. If anyone is smearing the candidate, it's Schmidt. This is as cynical a tactic as I've ever seen in politics.
Secondly, how can it be a "smear" if it was during an off the record lunch with McCain campaign aides?
Thirdly, hey, colleagues, you're on notice: Steve Schmidt does not respect "off the record." Watch your backs, my friends.
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