And now, to Darcy's Pint for a horseshoe!
Just when it looked like McCain had grabbed the headlines with his praiseworthy performance at Saddleback Church (watch here), the jedi's VP speculation stole the headlines. The speculation is true: loquacious and experienced Delawarean completes ticket. First stop: the capital city, baby.
The choice was not received without skepticism. He's "self-loving;" the move is "too safe"; he's "digressive." Others were able to turn those weaknesses into strengths: he's "realistic,""resilent," "reassuring," and "down-to-earth." JMac's verdict: Biden is a "formidable" opponent.
Those are the words of Beltway insiders. What about average Joe's? 23% don't know who he is. I guess that happens when church is a more popular Sunday destination than Meet the Press. Sigh.
In politics, experience is an asset in the chamber, but it's a liability on the campaign trail. Biden brings strength and challenges to the ticket. WVPC's verdict: he'll make mincemeat of JMac's future VP pick during their lone debate.
This week brought a whole new kind of housing crisis to the campaign. WVPC's verdict: while owning eight homes is kinda offensive, the Dems mudslinging isn't much different than the elitist accusations the GOP hurled at Obama just a few weeks ago.
And, finally, progress in the conservative movement. Amen.
