Partial Vindication

Barack and the Mystery Democrat are simpatico on social security (cf. Gambler):



MD is concerned that the ad is too gentle and doesn't mock the privatization plan enough. It's a delicate balance, since people are anxious over the Wall St. turmoil, so maybe the idea is to be more comforting. But MD thinks that offering comfort and stability is all the more appealing when you've drawn a sharper contrast to a reckless, risk-taking mavericky gambler.