New York magazine is maintaining an
online "Electopedia,"
described as "A guide to (almost) everything there is to know about
presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, from the
important issues (Best Speech) to the really important issues
(Hairstyle)."
So I looked up "Best Speech." Here's how the bit about McCain's
best speech ends. Errors in bold. Snark in brackets:
"After the convention, Newsday noted the 'strong,
soothing voice of the retired four-star
general' and suggested he would make a good alternative to
Pat Buchanan [For what?]. In the New
York Times, Frank Rich said that the Arizona senator was the
exception at a convention where 'nearly every event and personality
was pseudo.' McCain didn't win the nomination for
vice-president in 1998. But considering how Dole did in the
general election [In 1998?], it was
probably for the best."
I must admit I didn't make it to the really important
issues.
topics:
John McCain, Barack Obama, NATO
