Why McCain would be a mediocre president

MarketWatch by Rex Nutting | Aug. 10, 2008 (Opinion)
It's not a given that Republican candidate has the right stuff

In his frivolous Paris and Britney ad, Sen. John McCain has asked the right question: Is Barack Obama ready to lead this country?

Since last January, Sen. Obama's fitness for the presidency has been the only question that matters in American politics. The pollsters and pundits agree that if Obama can show the voters that he's up to the job, he'll win. If not, he won't.
But that begs another question: Is McCain fit to lead ... Full Story »

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Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Republicans, Media and Politics, John McCain, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Aug 10, 2008 - 6:05 PM PDT
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Terry Gamble
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 by Terry Gamble - Oct. 1, 2008

Nutting lays out his case clearly and specifically to support his thesis that McCain, when scrutinized, is an underwhelming candidate for President.

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Fabrice Florin
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 by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008

Interesting commentary about whether McCain is any more ready to lead the country than Obama. The author's conclusion is that McCain's experience is thinner than people think, and that he is not any better prepared for the job than his younger opponent. He makes a reasonable argument, based on factual evidence, and provides insightful context in the process.

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