Every time I see John McCain on television, I think about my time in Florida, surrounded by the geriatric crowd. Sure, they make him up from the front – a little rouge to make the cheeks look healthy, a touch-up here and there, etc.
But when you catch a glimpse of him from behind, you see a guy who should be waiting for a bus in Delray Beach, Florida. Someone who, if is “plumbing” still works, will get casseroles brought to him nightly, someone who drives a white Grand Marquis – and peers through the space between the dashboard and the top of the steering wheel.
I’m sure that Washington’s restaurants are bracing for the onslaught of 4pm diners – after all, even state dinners will be early-bird specials. Certainly, McCain will win the “Wal-Mart Greeter” vote – but the rest of us? No.
The other thing is that McCain spent a few years in Hanoi. No doubt, he was a military hero – but have you seen the Manchurian Candidate? Watch the first one… and ponder the possibilities.
Is this what we want for President?
