…of McCain:
…But the smarter course for Republicans would be to choose Mr. McCain, who would not have to be repackaged and repositioned when it comes to outreach and reform. He has a proven ability to get votes from the vital center of the American spectrum. He began with a vow to destroy the “iron triangle” of donations, lobbyists and legislation. He broke further with the Republican leadership to oppose Mr. Bush’s outsized tax-cut scheme as too weighted toward the wealthy. Bravely, and perhaps foolishly, he became the first important Republican figure to challenge leaders of the religious right for intimidating the party with religious-based litmus tests…