Mary, it's the video.
Every one of those comments like 'that one' are planned. They hit the mark well enough to appeal to those who are racist or just fearful, but subtle enough so any racist connotation can be denied. I don't know if McCain is racist, but to me, it sure looks like he's trying to call out to those who are.

I don't think he's trying to incite anyone to violence. He's only playing on their fear and hatred because that seems to be the presidential thing to do. He just want them to vote for him.

I think he has to turn the tide in the debate tonight, and he's probably going to have to do something pretty big and take a risk to do it. He needs to piss Obama off, and all Obama has to do is to stay grounded. It may be an exciting debate, or I may watch 'House' re-runs.

In the meantime, playing by the rules set by those you disdain means there IS no 'higher ground', and you don't get the respect you otherwise might have.