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But McCain also defied the political playbook by deprecating himself in a shrewd effort to pre-empt criticism and turn up the heat on his rivals.
This is more political jujitsu from Clinton guru Dick Morris, who continues to pre-empt the other side.
Next, the spot says the Republicans opposed Clinton on more police and anti-drug programs: another effort to pre-empt, or even reverse, a perennial Republican advantage.
The Nation 's cover story proposes a "bank holiday," à la FDR, to pre-empt further catastrophe in the global economy.
"Should we pre-empt by attacking UBL facilities?"