Time did an article back in August giving some history for John McCain.

McCain ran for President before, remember? back in 2000, and he was highly entertaining to all the reporters. He gave straight talk. And he lost.

Now, he’s not straying from his talking points. And he won the republican nomination and is at least tied if not ahead of Obama.

The article focusses on McCain’s sense of honor. And they say: “McCain stops short of drawing the line. He tends to bend institutions without breaking them”

I can’t tell if the authors consider that a flaw; it is possible they consider him a poser who is not willing ot really sacrifice everything for honor.

I come away feeling like this is a good thing. The willow can outlast the oak, because of bending, and live to strive on another day.

Politics is hard. Skilled politicians know that it takes lying in wait to accomplish things sometimes. Back off and come at it again. Eyes on the prize, and you will get there.