[Bahbah]

McCain says he didn’t ask for the protection.

He is doing a good job, really. Sounds confident and focused. (I’m just reporting my impressions.)

[Bahbah]

Timmy is very excited that some Republicans are voicing impatience.

McC says if he is the last man standing he will do what’s best for this country.

[TomGuy]

McCain says he didn’t ask for the protection.

That is being disingenuous on McCain's part. Any politician who goes into a war zone is going to be added security. That is policy. Of course, McCain didn't have to ask for it. It was automatic -- because he is a Senator.