John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. The GOP presidential candidate trails Democrat Barack Obama in polls, organization and money while trying to succeed a deeply unpopular fellow Republican in a year that favors Democrats. McCain also doesn't seem to have a coherent message let alone much of a strategy despite securing the nomination three months earlier than Obama.

"This is a tough race. We are behind. We are the underdog. That's what I like to be," the GOP nominee-in-waiting frequently tells donors these days, keenly aware not only of his woes but also his proven comeback ability: He won his party's nomination despite the implosion of his campaign last summer. FULL STORY

As of July 4, 2008, this is not an idle question. FULL STORY

"You should understand two things: If Jesse Helms told you something you could take it to the bank! Secondly: If you did not want his honest opinion then you shouldnt ask for it". FULL STORY

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