[wideawake]

No one should be surprised.

McCain's military career and his postwar conduct was questionable in all its aspects, yet it was the key to his political fortunes.

If McCain were to seek the 2008 Republican nomination, most of his campaign would be based on his military service.

If Kerry's service is exploded for the sham that it was, then people can do the same thing to his spotty record next time around.

By defending the political viability of Kerry's military record, he's defending himself.

[1066AD]

McCain isn't any more trustworthy than Kerry IMHO.

http://www.realchange.org/mccain.htm

[americanmother]

You posted on 31 just what I was thinking. I have a friend that was a POW. He is very unhappy with Kerry and McCain.

[Travis McGee]

Scenario: Kerrey flames out. McInsane jumps parties ("I can no longer serve in a dishonorable Republican party") and becomes the 'rat candidate. Think Torricelli-Lautenburg.

[americanmother]

You posted on 31 just what I was thinking. I have a friend that was a POW. He is very unhappy with Kerry and McCain.