President Forever 1992 strategy?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Does anyone with President Forever know how to beat George Bush in the 1992 scenario?  I got the game a couple days ago, and so far I've played as Clinton three or four times in that scenario.  Each time I cruise through the primarily pretty easily, and lead Bush in the polls during the days leading to the convention, but then I collapse come the general, no matter how many different ads I release or debate practices I schedule.  Last time I was able to get within three points or so, but still lost in a landslide.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

So I've played every game at least three times with the exception of 2004, and lost each time.  So clearly it isn't the scenario, it's just that I suck, even on easy mode.   Do any experienced players have any tips they could share?

[MadmanMotley]

Footsoldiers, fundraising and nationwide ads. Always try and keep your momentum up.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Footsoldiers, fundraising and nationwide ads. Always try and keep your momentum up.

I've been doing that each time.  Usually, I'm able to stay tied or slightly ahead in the beginning, then progressively sink in the polls.  I can't even get Gore to beat Bradley, even though I pretty much control the entire board at the start of the game.

[Spamage]

Footsoldiers, fundraising and nationwide ads. Always try and keep your momentum up.

I've been doing that each time.  Usually, I'm able to stay tied or slightly ahead in the beginning, then progressively sink in the polls.  I can't even get Gore to beat Bradley, even though I pretty much control the entire board at the start of the game.

I always create as much crusaders as I can and set certain states as my strategy (generally the early ones). That way my candidate (who at the moment is John Edwards) can both campaign in early and late states.

[Spamage]

Also, change your campaign theme. Often times putting of the 3 as attacking the other candidate slows them down, while you continue to be positive on the other 2 issues.

[tmthforu94]

Footsoldiers, and keeping the momentum up. Don't necessarily worry about national momentum - focus more on the momentum in key states. Spin like crazy!

(I just won on Hard as Romney in 2008 on Wonk Edition. Trailed heading into the General Election by 6 points, and despite the economic collapse, managed to beat Obama. )