In embracing underdog tag, McCain doing all he can to lose
by Bryce Martin

I would say that John McCain is writing the primer on how to lose a presidential election, but G.H.W. Bush writ that tome and McLame is just adding a few updates.

The latest and most damning evidence is McCain not only not challenging his being labeled an underdog but his embracing of the word, something about how he welcomes the underdog role.

Polls don't mean squat at this juncture, and even those in whose favor the polls tilt are usually quick to point out.

His comment to such a remark should go something like this:

"Underdog? Me? How do you figure? How much faith can you place in polls? Last I heard, we were going to have an election and the people were going to speak."

It's true that McCain in the past has gained something of a reputation for overcoming odds not in his favor. That's fine. But let others comment on the merits or not of that.

To come right out at this stage and admit you are an underdog is helping the other side define who you are. In other words, you are inferior. The last time I heard someone fall for this George Herbert Walker Bush lost an election. And he should have.

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