From TPM Reader I …
You are so right on about McCain’s erosion of support. Two years ago I probably would have chose McCain over Kerry, had he been running. I’m a straight ticket kinda Dem so it was huge for me to come to that decision. I respected the man. I’m ex-military and so McCain’s bravery and independence was absolutely appealing to me. I also appreciated his ability to work with his Democratic colleagues…he seemed a wise rebel and a real kind of patriot.
No so anymore. The very last straw for me was the “agreement” on Military Tribunals that McCain tried to front end. He bailed and obviated a principled position on an issue he should have owned. Cozying up to Bush was hard enough to bear. During the last Presidential campaign, McCain looked sleazy and weak during those “man-hugs” with the President.
As 08 evolves I’ll be, as you say, watching that slow disconnect and “lookin’ for a leader” (props to Neil Young).
