That doesn't mean it should be nasty or venal. But it probably should be spirited and heart-felt. Gee, I don't plan to write any. These stories should be serious and not naive. Yes, of course.
Every president makes missteps.
The news media write about these missteps. Also, consider the low turnout and the likely results of a larger turnout by eligible voters. From talking with people over the last few months, I think it might be higher than a lot of people think. I think a lot of people vote Republican because of pro-life, but besides that may be very Democratic in outlook supporting things such as welfare and being against the death penalty. In particular, pollsters say, many college-educated women favor abortion rights but don't list it as their No. 1 priority.