Here's an argument that Mike Huckabee is the Democrats' worst nightmare. And here's one that Mike Huckabee is the Republicans' worst nightmare. We report, you decide.
Here's a funny headline: Bill Clinton: I'd Sit in on Hillary's Cabinet Meetings 'Only If Asked'
How big of him. I mean, many of us would barge into Cabinet meetings without being asked. But not Bill. He has to be asked first. I suspect Hillary would get to, "Bill, would you like to..." and Bill would be halfway to the Cabinet meeting running at breakneck speed. What he really means to say is, "I'll give my opinion at the drop of a hat." He's all modesty that one.
And here is a touching story about my man McCain. McCain was approached today by a veteran seriously disabled in a motorcycle crash. The man, Greg, essentially asked McCain whether his life is still worth living. Here's the writer's take:
I can't imagine a more awkward situation for McCain--having to counsel a complete stranger who, as one other journalist here put it, had essentially just read him a suicide note, and having to do so in front of about 200 people. And McCain's initial attempt was actually a bit awkward, as he mentioned that we are "a Judeo-Christian principled nation" that "believe[s] every life is precious." But McCain soon found his footing, and as he continued to counsel Greg, I noticed that a couple of men in the audience were crying. "All I can tell you," McCain went on, "is that [you have] loving family members, loving neighbors and friends who want to do everything we can to help you live as long and as beautiful a life as possible. And we pray for you. And we cherish you. God bless you." McCain then turned back to the topic at hand--the environment--and took a few more questions, but as the event was ending, he did one final pivot. "Greg," McCain said, "we want you and we love you and we need you and you will be our inspiration with your courage."
I don't know if McCain won any votes today with his performance in Portsmouth--my guess is that he did--but I'd imagine he provided a much-needed glimmer of hope in one man's life. And I can't think of any other presidential candidate who could have done that under the circumstances.
I suspect there are some candidates who could have handled the situation well. But none could have done any better.
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