Yeah, you know what, I think you’re right. It was not so much an interesting, “maverick” move on the part of McCain — it was a mandatory directive from Bush.
Nice try - but no sale.
McCain made his announcement hours before Bush called them - proof is that the obambi said he wouldn't go - then many hours later, AFTER Pres.Bush called him and 'suggested' he show up too = he decided he'd best 'go to work' also.
Nice try though.