Americans Won't Be Fooled Again

Bill at Crooks and Liars brilliantly dissects CNN's biographical sketch of John McCain: "The McCain that learned the importance of family as a POW returned to divorce his first wife in a manner that offended many of his friends and colleagues to this day, and his supposed commitment as a crusader for campaign finance reform and transparency went out the window when he began skirting or breaking many of the very campaign finance laws he used to champion just as soon as they would have applied to him during this campaign. Seriously, what part of John McCain’s past would lead anyone who actually looked at it to believe he’s the one who should lead this country forward?" (Read it here.)

While we agree wholeheartedly with Bill's assessment, it must be remembered that George W. Bush's past was also peppered with unsavory incidents, and it didn't prevent him from ascending to the presidency. To our everlasting regret.  John McCain will lose his presidential bid because most voters realize that a McCain administration would be virtually indistinguishable from that of our current Commander-in-Chief. America was fooled once by Republicans promising change. We won't be fooled again.