Proposed three-pronged strategy for Romney

During a visit this week with The Oklahoman’s editorial board, U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, a political junkie, predicted the U.S. Senate could end up in Republican control if GOP candidate Mitt Romney defeats President Barack Obama. How best to make the latter happen?

Cole, R-Moore, suggested a three-pronged strategy for Romney to consider in the closing weeks of the election. One is to continue asking voters what reason is there to believe the next four years will be any different than what Obama has produced during the past four years.

Another is to, “Let (Paul) Ryan be Ryan.” Cole believes Ryan could be especially potent on college campuses, outlining his Medicare reform plan to those who are and will be paying for it instead of focusing on seniors who won’t be affected by his proposed changes.

Cole’s top recommendation for Romney? “Focus everything on the economy,” he said. “Nothing else matters.”