I think what we need to wonder is where this backlash against McCain is coming from. Think about it.

For sure he is not a guy who can be intimidated. As a young pilot he was shot down over Vietnam and held as a POW for 5 or 6 years. Abu Ghraib had nothing on the prison he was held in. They broke his arms and then hung him from a pipe by his broken arms. To this day he can't raise them to shoulder level. They said we will release you any time you like as soon as you say what we want. He refused. I'm not saying this qualifies him to be President but he will always have my respect.

He is maybe not as straight a shooter as he used to be. I am not happy about that, either. But maybe you need to make some compromises to get elected in this country. I don't think he has sold out. If it comes down to McCain and Obama I honestly don't know which way I will vote.