I compare this election to a job interview. The employers (that’s you, Mr. and Mrs. America) are sick to death of the current job holder (that’s my team, the GOP). They are itching to fire us.
But they cannot do it until they have found a plausible alternative. Now if the alternative gives offense or embarrasses himself at the interview – if he somehow shows himself unacceptable – then the employer will have no choice: He’ll have to struggle on with the current incumbent for a little longer.
– I can only say: mission accomplished.

By Nancy A. Youssef | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — With the US economy in crisis and military spending at its highest level since World War II,

If anyone is wondering why John McCain is not holding a commanding lead over Barack Obama in his own state, all you have to do is listen to the people of Arizona. Many of the people I have spoken with shared their concerns that McCain has a nasty temper when people disagree with him, does not make sound economic policy choices and fails to show true leadership.
Joan Wendel
'd have an opportunity to share her expertise on treaties and international law with the congressman. But Wendel never got that opportunity. It soon became clear that the purpose of the call was not to discuss but to lecture; McCain had called to tell Joan Wendel why she was wrong. McCain, she said,