[cyncooper]

Sean was trying to get McCain to make denigrating comments about the democrats, citing Nancy Pelosi's stupid statue comment. McCain wanted to talk about POW's and military tactics and the performance of the troops. It was like listening to two different converstations.

Thank you for describing the interchange...I'd be interested in what my senator (who has been redeeming himself slowly but surely) had to say on those subjects.

Pelosi's comments can sit there, as they speak volumes without piling on by public officials.

[Fledermaus]

It's not a "Sean" thing. I don't know of one reporter that didn't ask every Republican about Lott's comments. That was the first question out of the tube!

[Miss Marple]

I didn't catch all of the conversation, but Senator McCain did talk about how credit should go to President Bush and Secretary Rumsfeld, and most especially to the troops. He is quite proud of them.

Talk about POW's focussed on ho we MUST find them and how knowing that people are looking for you can keep you going. He seemsed very reasonable, and perhaps has gotten some of the bitterness out of his system.