McCain: Hungry? I guess not.

McCain on SNL in May, 2008


Although Sen. Lieberman made a wonderful, compelling and undoubtedly true, case for Sen. McCain's brave dedication to our country, as the Republican party is engaged in what seems to be a very tasteful Convention; the Candidate has not shown any true desire to win these elections.

Contributing factors such as: McCain's lifeless public appearances and public self-deprecation (as exemplified by the SNL 'skit' above), missing great PR opportunities, constantly changing roles- appealing to the hardcore conservatives and then playing the "Maverick", thus undoubtedly alienating both sides of the party; especially since the far-right has a tradition of personal, I would even say, unwarranted attacks on the Senator has rendered him moot as a candidate.

In keeping with my previous position that the U.S. desperately needs a global P.R. coup, a Republican President would seem impractical. I find it quaint that McCain's dedication to the welfare of America is defended, when no one would, or has, questioned it.

I find it quaint that McCain's lucidity and proper ability to rule and withstand stress have not been defended. Even though these may be and have been questioned given his health and, I dare say only "possible", trauma resulting from his POW days. (I know I would have recurring psychological episodes after experiencing anything close to his situation.)

I find it quaint that McCain's team did not seize on the opportunity created by Russia's recent agression (which Putin even identified as political capital for American candidates).


The most cynical example of this poorly run campaign is the choice of the Vice-Presidential nominee: Sarah Palin. Cynical, because this person seems to have thrust her "loved ones" into the line of American media fire without blinking twice. While I don't know the people in cause, It is hard for me to imagine that Palin's 17 year old mother to be, or her equally young baby-daddy, feel a compulsive need to be scrutinized and in some cases insulted by national media outlets. Yet they are used to portray "an everyday woman" who is strong and able. Must modernity really be a curse on everyone?

I do believe that McCain knew of Palin's daughter's pregnancy, as he has stated. Why? Because I don't believe that the Republican war machine would fail to check their facts, to "vett" their nominees. Experience and credibility have been the true public issues of the 2007-2008 campaign season- after all Obama isn't ready, right? Yet, the same people who would have us take that into account would have us place a nobody as V.P.


Interesting? Maybe.


Palin is placed as 'bait' for Hillary supporters, but even the most ardent of Hillary gender-voters would fail to identify with someone as socially conservative as Palin. So Palin secures support for Obama right when some polls are indicating a dangerously close race, while failing to truly gain conservative support for McCain.

I find the Gulf hurricane fanfare of the Republican Convention saddening, because it makes a mockery of a real tragedy- to buy time so that the Palin factor could be resolved within Party factions.

The Republican party will regroup in the next four years, Palin will have gained national exposure and will continue her meteoric political career and Sen. McCain will enter a well-earned, and I hope prosperous and restful, retirement.

Like this blog-post, the scenario is messy.