how is that?
McCain called the ads "dishonest and dishonorable" for absolutely no other reason than that he thought it the right political thing to do. Was he on the boats? Then how does he know. The media and the folks they reach have been learning that the Swifts' message is not just honest but overwhelmingly honorable. Where do you think McCain's credibility and "straight-talkin" reputation goes when just about EVERYTHING the Swifts have claimed is actually TRUE? You're keeping count, I hope. Also--where do you think McCain's own significant band of bros. will be when his (McCain's) 2008 campaign gets started. It doesn't take rocket science here: these guys don't forget betrayals.
Lastly, the Swifts still have a pretty tall heap of dry powder. It would have been easier if McCain had stayed mum; but it's not going to matter in the long run. Wanna bet he changes course here shortly? Cause if he doesn't he might as well look for a nomination from the Democrats.