Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Right Turn

George Will has questioned McCain now on at least two fronts, raising questions about his temperament and his decision-making abilities - "...a visceral judgment by one who is confidently righteous." An April 2008 Washington Post article earlier raised the question of temperament. A former McCain Senate colleague is quoted saying:

"His temper would place this country at risk in international affairs, and the world perhaps in danger. In my mind, it should disqualify him."

Who will the most conservative voters vote for, if they, too, become disenchanted with McCain? Bob Barr? The Barr and Nader vote in this year’s election may in fact help Obama; conservatives who pass on McCain and make a third party choice will reduce the Republican tally; in the 2004 election, 1% of the vote went to candidates other than Bush or Kerry.

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