My 17-year-old daughter just pointed out to me something that's completely obvious, but that I hadn't realized, and that I haven't seen discussed much, at least in these terms.
Think about the words Hope. Change. Yes We Can.
Who owns 'em? I mean owns them? When you think Obama, what words come to mind? When you hear those words, who do you think of immediately?
No need to ask.
Okay now quick: What words does McCain own?
Yeah. Interesting.
Update 8/26: There is actually one word that McCain completely owns:
POW