We really don't know what McCain is doing at this point. I think that Smithee is correct to the extent that the Dems believe that a wedge can be driven between Bush and McCain on this issue.
However, we should wish for the best possible outcome here. That would be that the Dem ads push McCain to the point where he reads Unfit for Command. McCain might just change his tune.
If McCain joined Dole going after Kerry on this issue, then the jig is truly up!
Yes we do...he's not demanding the Kerry campaign cease the ad. If he did they would have to pull it.