[OldFriend]

There are POW families just waiting to pounce on McCain such as the Swift Boat Vets pounced on Kerry.

He thinks his time in captivity will innoculate him from attacks.

He thinks WRONG.

[Morgan in Denver]

The key words are what Brit Hume used earlier. The "nominating base" of the party. McCain cannot win with the nominating base of the Republican party. He might win a primary here or there but he does not have support with the nominating base of the party. McCain as our candidate would depress the base and lose the election.

[Txsleuth]

I am sure that the POW/MIA families saw how effective the Swifties were last year...and so they probably will get more demonstrably against McCain if he runs again...

I am sure FR...will give them the support they need, don't you??

[jslade]

There are POW families just waiting to pounce on McCain such as the Swift Boat Vets pounced on Kerry.

Oh goody! IIRC McPain was a "reverse" fighter ace inasmuch as he was directly or indirectly complicit with the destruction of 5 jets. Also, one of the Keating Five and corrupt. One of the reasons for McCain-Feingold. Or, "stop me before I take illegal money again!" Obviously a cry for help. /src