What a breath of fresh air it is to see a campaign article with some substance! Amid the daily exchange of fire between the Clinton and Obama camps, this stands out. And it should, because it seems the nuances of McCain's supporters and the senator's relationship with them are coming into the light. I'm surprised Robert O'Harrow Jr. didn't mention the Reform Institute, a nonprofit McCain co-founded. Billed as an independent think tank for influence-free government, the Reform Institute is stacked with former McCain staffers and campaign managers. Ken Silverstein wrote about it in last month's Harper's, calling it "the public-relations arm of his political machine." Now that primary season is over maybe we'll see more of this ... More »

The best thing about this story is how it reveals that behind some of these non-profits, some with very misleading names, lurks an organization that in reality is an extension of McCain's campaign. So, for that reason, it's good journalism. I'd like to see much more of this in the mainstream press.

This story shows some hope for those who wish to be informed about the candidacy of Sen. McCain. Brings up many important points that all voters should be concerned about.