[freespirited]

The swelling has been there since he had the surgery.

He has made clear that he gets checked every three months.

A lot fewer people say they would definitely vote against McCain than said that about the very healthy looking Romney. Tells you something about how concerned people are with the swelling on his face.

[Dante3]

I have never claimed that physical appearance is the ONLY criteria. Studies have shown that it does play a role - which is not to say that it should. Try to think logically. What is true and what we want to be true are not the same. And yes, appearance can work in reverse sometimes also - there is envy against those who are highly successful and handsome.

McCain as compared to Obama, does look creepy, weird, unstable. McCain certainly is nasty and not the brightest.