When a wink is better than a policy proposal.

What accounts for John McCain's popularity? By which I mean, of course, his popularity amongst the press and television pundit class. After all, by some conventional measures, McCain is a politician, with few legislative achievements to his name (the most significant being his highly dubious campaign finance reforms) who shows little interest in the actual business of government, beyond sweeping bromides about "national greatness" and calls to "service". Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Member Tags: knowing winks, John McCain.
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jun 9, 2008 - 8:50 AM PDT
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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Oct. 1, 2008

Good opinion piece on the "mystery" of McCain's popularity in certain circles.

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008
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Mike Kovanda
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by Mike Kovanda - Oct. 1, 2008

a good article. What is not covered is how do we know when Mac is speaking from the heart. If he blunders it could be said ,oh thats just John,s sense of humor. Mac is a puzzle and remains so after this article.

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Steve Warnick
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by Steve Warnick - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a compelling "take" on the personalities and political styles of McCain,Obama and Clinton. It suggests that the McCain wink has been an effective method of cozying up to the press..."this is our little half-joke." "We know better than to take any of this too seriously."

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