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
The St. Petersburg Times' editorial is righteously, and rightly chastising the candidate who used to pride himself as a straight-talker and who promised to take the high road (McCain) is now wallowing in the mud in his altest attack ads, most notably the "sex-ed" and the "lipstick on a pig" slanders. Here is a quote from this worthwhile editorial: "He [McCain] has been a serious public servant willing to say unpopular truths when he thought it best for the country, but he's more than willing in this election to put his name on campaign lies. The leader who says he would rather lose an election than lose a war now risks losing his reputation in an attempt to win the White House."
