McCain has the ability to see his own party's weaknesses, and also call on the Democrats when they do something a little out of sorts. So in his defense, he can reach across the aisles. He is also great friends with John Kerry, who is an honorable Democrat. Either one of them would make excellent Presidents in 2008, they both agree on many issues, and stray from their own parties when need be on some issues. The problem I have with McCain is that Bush slagged him in 2000, and he (McCain) supported Bush even on the slanderous and illfounded attacks on Sen. Kerry. McCain is a war hero, so is Kerry. To stand by while your own party slags Kerry for editted soundbytes and untruths is truly the most haneous thing I have seen anyone do in any political campaign in years... and that shows me that McCain is not that big "Maverick" of his party everyone makes him out to be, but instead, with all due respect, he is quite "mousey." If he had stood his ground a little more, he would have had the opportunity to unite, with the help of John Kerry, both political parties. Then this ridiculous Red vs. Blue situation could finally be put to rest, and we could have two parties working for the American people, rather than continuing their attacks, against each other. Both parties are equally responsible... I don't care what side of the asile you sit on, or who you voted for in '04... Both parties are not doing much of anything for anyone right now--admit it. Sincerely, Mathew