"McCain campaign manager Rick Davis told Washington Post editors Tuesday that issues will have an impact on undecided voters but will not be conclusive.

“This election is not about issues,” Davis said. “This election is about a composite view of what people take away from these candidates.”"



WOW. I mean, just... wow. Even if a statement like this holds some truth, given the partisan nature of the average American voter, and given the stupidity of people, in general... doesn't someone have to be a certain heretofore unheard of level of idiotic to actually be quoted saying this?

It's like McCain is going for the sympathy vote: "Look at me, I have an unvetted inexperienced running mate AND an idiotic word-vomiting campaign manager! Feel sorry for me, and express your sympathy at the polls! Obama only got as far as he has by being charismatic and having good advisers! The presidency is MORE than just... awwwww, fuck."