McCain's straight talk has become a toxic mix of lies and double-speak. It is leaving a permanent stain on his reputation for integrity, and it is a short-term strategy that eventually will backfire with the very types of independent-thinking voters that were so attracted to him. Full Story »
Posted by Patricia Blochowiak
This editorial chastises McCain for lies in his campaign ads and goes on to opine that he may be alienating the independent voters that he seeks. While the editorial position is admirable, I don't believe that they make their case as to the possible outcome. It appears to me that over the last eight years (and to a lesser extent before) we have seen that lies work. Supporters love them and in spite of debunking by the responsible press, the public at large seems to be swayed by them.
