Every politician has them: stock phrases and anecdotes they weave into their answers at every appearance. They're interesting because they reflect the points that the candidate hopes will stick in voters' minds. Here are a few of Eric Massa's.
Congress isn't simply "Congress", it's the "rubber-stamp Congress".
Randy Kuhl is "super-glued to George Bush".
Kuhl's trip to Iraq and the "not so bad" comment that came from that trip are frequently mentioned.
Massa also seemed pleased to report that Kuhl was named "most improved golfer" by Golf Digest Magazine.
Though I couldn't confim this last claim, Randy's observation that "Republicans hit it farther and straighter" was quoted in a recent article. He's also listed in that magazine's Washington Top 100. He's tied for 66th with Tom Delay and Rick Santorum.
If that's not ominous enough, consider the top-ranked Republican, Rep Chris Chocola. Though he's out front on the golf course, political analyst Charlie Cook says "Chocola looks more like an underdog than the frontrunner" in his latest report on Chocola's toss-up race.