Who said anything about staking the whole fight on a single issue. Do you stake an entire fist fight on one punch?
They're on the ropes, let's hit them with everything we've got!
This isn’t an issue that will resonate with swing or undecided voters, therefore, politically, it is a waste if your personal indignation.
If half the country thinks it is ok to kill a fetus out of the ‘mother’s’ convenience then they’re not going to get upset about a flag on the carpet.
Ali used to bait opponents by falling back on the ropes and letting them wear themselves out on him; Rope-a-Dope he called it.
Could happen again by trying for a knock out prematurely.