McCain said: "Look, we all say things that are stupid. ... I'm sure that the president has re-evaluated his position in light of Putin's recent actions." McCain, R-Ariz., added: "It was early in his presidency. The president was trying to develop a good relationship with Putin. ... I don't mean stupid. I'll say it was stupid as far as I'm concerned, but all of us make statements that are sometimes not correct in hindsight."

McCain would be wise to establish a good distance between himself and the White House. Even without saying things like the above, the WH will probably make his political life hell. BushCo will need Frist right up until the end so they will do their best not to alienate him. BushCo is gonna end their reign by paying off political favors (If you thought the Clinton pardons were sleazy then hold on for one slimy ride) and Rove is still gonna need a job after Shrub leaves the WH.

¶ 4/02/2006 08:51:00 PM