Bulk of strategists inteviewed by Politico express serious concern “about what has appeared to be an aimless campaign so far.”

Ed Rollins: “McCain’s campaign seems not to have a game plan. I don’t see a consistent message. As someone who has run campaigns, this campaign is not running smoothly.”

Swing state GOP party chair: “I think [campaign manager] Rick Davis and his team did not have an understanding of how the grass-roots, organizational part of the party works.”