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 »

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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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