Politics and Culture

I admit this thought contains a little bit of "sweet lemon," but McCain may benefit in some way from participating in public financing. First and foremost, it tarnishes Obama's outsider image. His waffling is unbecoming, to say the least.

It also gives McCain an underdog sheen, and it may actually drive people to his site for advertising. Free ads! The youtube ad below cuts in on Obama's "uniter" message. It's a little wordy and tough to follow at times, but if McCain wins on "tolerance," better for him.