The October 2008 issue of The Atlantic features a thought provoking article by Jeffrey Goldberg on John McCain's obsession with "winning" in Iraq: The Wars of John McCain. Coincidentally, given the disdain shown by McCain towards Obama in last night's debate, this piece offers independent confirmation that McCain despises Obama:
Goldberg relates this about a meeting he had with McCain and Lindsey Graham during Obama's European tour:
When McCain returned from lunch, he asked me a question about Obama: “Did he really appoint a transition team?” I told him Obama had. For a moment an insult seemed to be forming on his lips, but all he said was “Huh,” as he shook his head.
Graham’s presence in Ohio wasn’t coincidental; he was staying close to McCain that week, in order to keep watch over the candidate’s spirit. But Graham could not control McCain’s incredulousness at the sight of Obama, a man he plainly does not respect, striding so assertively across large stages.
“I’m sure he’s extremely intelligent, he’s extremely articulate, and I’m sure he has the ability to learn—but he has no experience,” McCain said of Obama. “Community organizing doesn’t lend itself to knowledge of national-security issues.”
I suggest that McCain's refusal to look Obama in the eye last night is nothing more than a sign of his contempt for him. McCain's rude, belittling demeanor towards a fellow Senator is consistent with the numerous stories of discourtesy by McCain to peers and subordinates. It is more proof--if any more is needed-- that he is unworthy to be President of the United States.