How could you tell Joe Montana was playing in a game where his team was down in an playoff game? You couldn't. He looked just like he was playing a touch football game in his back yard. He didn't change things, or try reformat the huddle for emergency. He was calm and cool.
“I just worry that most Americans are going to see this as panicing under pressure.”
Worry if you wish, but I think it is unjustified to do so, IMHO.
Montana got paid to be a quarterback.
McCain gets paid to lead in the Senate.
Barry is in it for himself.
There's the difference.