McCain

For the last week, we've heard that McCain, following his victory in New Hampshire, has gained front-runner status. I'm not convinced that New Hampshire might end up being the only win he gets, but we'll see how it goes today and through the next month. I'm writing about him today because I read an article in the Washington Post, interestingly titled "President Non Grata," that I thought was interesting and significant. 42% of the people who voted for McCain in New Hampshire said they are against the war in Iraq, versus 22% who voted for Romney being against the war in Iraq. What's strange about that is that McCain has been one of staunchest supporters of Bush's policy in Iraq. I can understand that Republicans who are against this war, and who didn't abandon the party, may feel they have no alternative. Romney's policy-stances are a continuation of the status quo in most regards. McCain is seen as a bit of a maverick. But he's also the one who said that he can see American troops in Iraq for the next 100 years, 1000 years, or even million years. No doubt McCain is making the point that Americans need to stay as long as it takes to do the job. But give me a break.

McCain had some appeal to me when he was standing up to Bush. He has lost all appeal to me with this empire-espousing foolish bravado.