Political Consultants should focus on ... consulting!

Merely a week to go before the presidential elections on Nov 4 and the republican camp is already starting the blame game. What a shame.

We might want to briefly remember that John McCain's signature issues, campaign finance reform (limiting freedom of speech), climate change (increasing the cost of energy consumption) and immigration (granting a legal status for 12 million illegal immigrants) are all not fit to get the republican base out to vote for him. Of course he is a war hero, but that did not stop him from stating, that he understands little of the economy. All in all not really the starting point for a successful campaign.

But being "mavericky" he proved smart and got himself a running mate in Sarah Palin, who made up for much of his shortcomings. She draws big crowds and manages to appeal to the average Jane and Joe that need to cast their votes if there is any chance for a McCain/Palin ticket. So far so good.

Now we learn from sources within in the McCain camp, speaking in anonymity, that Palin is a Diva, that she is going rogue. It leaves me puzzled. Don't these guys have any ethics? Is it not their job to help prevent a complete democratic domination in the House, Senate and White House?

Consultants should most of all consult. Then get paid. And then keep their mouths shut. That's their job. Spoiling their clients chances by boosting their egos is not part of it.