General

President McCain

In last week’s WashPost, Dick Morris had what I think is the best account of why McCain is going to win the presidency. Here’s the crucial bit:

To sum it up: A candidate who cannot get elected is being nominated by a party that cannot be defeated, while a candidate who is eminently electable is running as the nominee of a party doomed to defeat. In this environment, McCain can win by running to the center.

So, here’s your talking point of the day: Be it resolved that the next president of the USA will be John McCain. Discuss.

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