It's really inarguable now. McCain's got some sort of "heads I win, tails you lose" relationship with the press. He heads over to Liberty U, gives a safe speech where he apologizes for his past broadsides against the plutocratic theocrat in charge, and the press gushes. He played it safe! What a brilliant, unexpected, even courageous move. Many of us, after all, expected some light criticisms of Falwell. By denying that urge, McCain proved himself a maverick all over again, a transcendent political demigod immune to expectations and special interest pressures. Of course, had he launched a fusillade against Falwell, the press would've collapsed en masse, writhing in ecstasy over McCain's courage, brilliance, and immunity to expectations and special interests. Neat gig he's got.
