interesting mccain / bush article on salon.
But the GOP is not known among pols as the “stupid party” for nothing. The party has an opportunity to nominate a man who is currently the most popular politician in America. [mccain] Since Bush has gone so negative, meanwhile, his “disapproval” ratings have shot up, to the 50s in California, a must-win state for any Republican nominee. At the same time, Bush has managed to amass, as of March 5, a 2-1 lead over McCain in California among Republicans, a 27-20 lead among all California voters and a 44-38 lead in New York
looks like bush won in ny and ca today.
On Saturday, in the wake of Bush’s less-than-compassionate remarks about his sister’s breast cancer, McCain was asked if he would remain friends with Bush when this campaign was over. Eleven seconds passed. “I’m very offended, but I’ll stay friends,” he finally said.
So he would speak with Bush cordially whenever this fight finally winds down? “I didn’t say I’d talk to him,” McCain said. “There are all kinds of friends in this world. I’d still support the Republican nominee.”