A reader says I make VDH’s point:

What the heck do you want him to say, I’m gonna lose NY in the general election?
VDH’s post is spot on. The level of vituperation and animus against McCain transcends all logic and reason.

I think some repair work can be done if need be, but it’s going to require a little humility on the senator’s part.

And let me say, because nothing goes without saying: Whispering or spamming rumors about the Hanoi Hilton is disgraceful stuff. I also don’t know any serious person who is doing that.