Folks, this is an example of how partisanship just takes away from the real issue. There is no need to demonize this guy, but remember that it wasn't the Obama campaign that decided to make him an issue. If he is feeling put upon, he should thank McCain. McCain is a veteran of national media, and hence he should have known full well that by his raising this guy's profile, he would be subject to incredible scrutiny. That should have kicked in his better judgement, and caused him to vet the guy before using him as an example. But arrogance, self righteous indigation, and a sense of entitlement to the Presidency, cause him to shoot off at the lip. To me, this (like the Palin choice) is a direct reflection on this man's fitness for this office. He operates from a place that causes him to act without thinking. Not an admirable trait for one with the football.

All the best,

Mick