… Because they are concerned about that “who’s going to answer the phone at 3:00 AM” thing.<\/p>\n
while the consensus is that the 3 a.m. ad helped Clinton, it has also drawn criticism as a tactic that ultimately benefits John McCain, particularly if he is to face Obama in the general election. In essence, Clinton has now turned the debate about commander-in-chief readiness into a contest of r\u00c3\u00a9sum\u00c3\u00a9s. And the conventional wisdom is that John McCain — ex-fighter pilot, former POW and war hero — wins.But that’s not necessarily the case, say senior military officials and political analysts. In interviews with Salon this week, several experienced military officers said McCain draws mixed reviews among military leaders, and they expressed serious doubts about whether McCain has the right temperament to be the next president and commander in chief. Some expressed more confidence in Obama, citing his temperament as an asset.It is not difficult in Washington to find high-level military officials who have had close encounters with John McCain’s temper, and who find it worrisome. Politicians sometimes scream for effect, but the concern is that McCain has, at times, come across as out of control. It is difficult to find current or former officers willing to describe those encounters in detail on the record. That’s because, by and large, those officers admire McCain. But that doesn’t mean they want his finger on the proverbial button, and they are supporting Clinton or Obama instead. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
There’s a lot more in this piece at salon. Here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
… Because they are concerned about that “who’s going to answer the phone at 3:00 AM” thing. while the consensus is that the 3 a.m. ad helped Clinton, it has also drawn criticism as a tactic that ultimately benefits John McCain, particularly if he is to face Obama in the general election. In essence, Clinton … Continue reading Some Military Leaders are asking you to NOT vote for McCain<\/span>