We Like Where You Have Us, John

By Baxter

It's not often that we cats feature a member of the dog side of the animal family. But thanks to John McCain, we need to come to the defense of a canine we've always admired.

In other words, it's one thing to be an underdog — which Senator McCain fancies himself. It's quite another thing to be totally delusional.

That's pretty much what Senator McCain seemed when he unveiled a new stump speech today, positioned himself as a fighter — and then, inexplicably, claimed he had the Obama campaign "just where we want them."

Where would that be, Senator? Ten points ahead of you nationally (not six, as you claimed)? Flush with cash? Taking the battle to you in red states — which would explain why you had to make those remarks today in, um, Virginia Beach?

Your speeches, Senator, would be a little more credible if you could resist the urge to recite these silly tag lines. If you're not careful, they're going to — excuse the expression — dog you.