The American Spectator

The Spectacle Blog

Just came from listening to sublime writer Mark Steyn speak and the mood in the room reflected that of CPAC in general after the Romney pullout.

It's like a pin has pierced the balloon of hope that many held out here and gloom seems to be settling in. Many traveled far to get here in an effort to maybe hold McCain's feet to the fire in running to the right. Now that he's the de facto candidate, his promises will surely be looked upon as more hollow than they would have been otherwise.