[andy58-in-nh]

I agree with you 100%: I thought that it was over the top as well, and wish the caller had not said it and/or that Rush had clarified what I think the original citation was intended to mean (instead of encouraging her). The original quote was intended to point out that one's history of military service does not insulate a person from criticism for their later actions. I think that is a fair point. The choice of Benedict Arnold, however, carries with it a connotation that clearly does not apply to Mr. McCain, regardless of how many of us conservatives feel about him.

My own point was that it is precisely John McCain's record outside of his admirable military service that is his problem. He has become progressively more liberal with time (not just last year), and has almost made a career out of dumping on his fellow Republicans. That's why the media loves him - at least for now.

McCain must know how this works by now: when the media need you, you're a "maverick", an "independent" and a "free thinker"; when they're finished with you, you're simply "unprincipled" and untrustworthy".

[KC_Conspirator]

Oh, McCain is a backstabber (many levels away from Benedict Arnold and traitor), and the media is going to turn on him when it becomes a two person race, just as you said.