We can never have enough strategy. We have enough tactics but not enough strategy,

Do not confuse good tactics with good luck.

After the Democratic nominee is all but certain in the late winter/early spring, it would not be surprising for us to fall behind for a bit,

Most thoughtful,"...[he said] politely. This cheerfulness was ambiguous, Had she determined to ignore ...[the] coup entirely--an established tactic, most irritating to the innovator but hard to sustain over long periods of time--or had she already evolved her counter-strategy?

When God plays chess, you will notice that he never has to move a single piece...in order to win.

If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected .