How is that a flip flop? Romney was comparing the McCain and Dole campaigns on Fox this morning — that seemed pretty clear to me. He did not tell Steve Doocy Dole wasn’t an American hero or a terrific guy.

I’m bothered, meanwhile, by the assumption on the part of the McCain campaign that any criticism of a veteran is to demean the military or his service. I can disagree with a war hero on a policy point. Romney can make a factual political observation without disparaging a war hero.

This — the constant state of outrage and attack from the McCain campaign — is way past ridiculous. I respect, admire, and am deeply grateful to McCain and, for heaven’s sakes, Bob Dole, for their service. But can we talk politics and the choices before voters in 24 states today?