Just, Damn....

From Rich Lowery over at NRO..

Like Byron, I get the sense that McCain won't be in attack-dog mode. McCain folks believe the town-hall format isn't ideal for that.

and this from Andy McCarthy.....

the audience is NOT just the people in the small hall tonight. The audience is AMERICA. This is McCain's shot — maybe his last one — to make his case to the country, not just look good to the immediate audience. He's got to speak above that audience to everyone who may be listening. If he doesn't get it done, the next debate might not matter. He's gotta understand: this could be it. [Emphasis added]

Personally, I just do not get the sense that Johnny Mac knows he's in a dog fight. The whole tenor emanating from the top of the ticket is not good. Lot's of good points to lay a major butt whooping on the Anointed one and ...... McCain's pulling punches. At some point he needs to start carrying his own water. Tonight would be a good time.