My McCain Dilemma

I used to really love John McCain, and I still do. But his campaign in this upcoming election is going to disappoint me, I know it is, because it already has.

I know he has to pander to certain interests to win the nomination. I know he is a conservative. I know many, if not most, of his positions directly oppose mine, not the least of which his pro-war stance.  But man, I miss the McCain of the Straight Talk Express, the McCain who stood up to Falwell and Robertson, and the McCain who put his principles before politics. But that McCain was unelectable, I suppose, so now he's decided that politics rather than principle should take highest priority.

Maybe I'm wrong, maybe he is being honest and principled, and I simply don't agree with him. But I doubt it.

He is, indisputably, a man of great character and honor. That alone could win my vote should it come down to him against Hillary. But I just don't have the same enthusiasm for him that I once did. I would hate to see him turn into just another politician come '08. But I fear that he will.

Please, Senator, prove me wrong.