#1 Wesley (The Weasel) Clark questions why McCain flew the A4, rather than the better planes. Early in his career, McCain splashed one of his planes. Whether at fault or not, McCain might have been B-listed by brass. They do that. However, you don't have to be an All Star to be a good player. Military pros - and the public - will understand that McCain's stellar career has been in politics.
Re the polls: I read that Dukakis held a 16% lead at this time during his run. You know the rest. Re coming attack ads: the GOP operates on the attack-early-and-often scheme, in order to keep the opposition on the defensive. I think Obama will be hit with the costs of his promises. However, he has numerous vulnerabilities. |