John McCain defended Obama from personal attacks by his supporters at a Republican rally. A principled stand or a man that knows such character attacks will not help close the distance, while distancing himself from Republican attacks may help?
Probably easier to do that then distancing himself from the right wing of his party.
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UP DATE 14/10/08
Had to share this cartoon with you which sums it up:
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