It has been noted that John McCain, after tonight's debate, apparently refused to shake Barrack Obama's hand and quickly left the building.
We may never know the reason why. But here are 10 hypotheses (below the fold)
- Informed Matlock was about to start on local TV
- Was worried about making it back to the hotel before all the wheels came off the "straight-talk express"
- "Depend"s starting to leak
- Thought he had spotted the grim reaper stalking him and decided to make a run for it
- Suddenly had sinking feeling that he had left the barbecue on at home - but couldn't remember exactly which home
- Ran off to the nearest tribal reservation for "casino night" with his lobbyists/campaign staff, Phil Gramm, Charles Keating, and the remnants of team Abramoff that are still at large
- Had sudden epiphany that it was imperative to suspend handshaking until the financial crisis has been resolved
- Invited by supporters to carry ceremonial torch at another event (some night-time religious thing with crosses)
- Was starting to get angry, and was worried people wouldn't like him very much when he's angry...
- Received word Sarah Palin had eluded her campaign handlers and was attempting to make a public statement