For Obama, bin Laden killing becomes campaign tool

[caraher]

3. I think this is a huge mistake

First, to the extent that this is a trump card, it should be played much later.

But more important, I see no point indulging in speculation about whether a President Romney would or would not have done it. It's easy enough for Romney to say pretty much anything about what he would have done.

Now for something like saving the domestic auto industry, which Romney is on record as having opposed quite strongly, there's a genuine contrast based on their respective records that sends an obvious message to voters. But on this, it's comparing facts to words.

It should suffice to remind voters that Obama made eliminating bin Laden a priority and did so. Why even bring up speculation about his opponent? The facts speak for themselves, and are available as needed to rebut any attempts to paint Obama as unwilling to take bold action against our enemies.