In the last few months, we have seen John McCain folding his "principles" on torture after putting up a perfunctory fight. We've seen the amazing spectacle of McCain wearing out his knees as he goes crawling back to the same right wing fundies and Bush strategists who attacked and smeared him in the 2000 primaries. And we've seen McCain providing his own full employment plan for right wing sleazebags.
So what is McCain's reward for this butt-kissing blitz? It's all about the money, honey.
Sen. John McCain has tapped into President Bush's vast network of campaign contributors in greater numbers and amounts so far than has a leading potential rival for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, Rudolph Giuliani.
Why has McCain been more successful that Rudy? Insiders are reporting it's because Bush has passed the word for his network of "Rangers" to turn their vast machinery of fiscal support in McCain's direction. The same insiders indicate that the word has gone down to the White House staff that they should feel free to split their posts at lame duck central and sign on to the McCain All Talk Express.
Personally, I find these developments thrilling. If there's anything that can blow away McCain's "moderate" smokescreen, it's his whole-hearted endorsement by the decider.