McCain in Spain

You know, I really didn't think this story would develop into a big deal. At best, I thought it might be another bullet point in the "McCain is to old" argument.

Never did I imagine that the McCain campaign would actually confirm the most unbelievable interpretation of what happened. And it is that that will turn this into a major story.

And it won't save McCain from questions about his age. The consensus is already forming that this is just an excuse to hide a senior moment. It's a twofer: McCain looks belligerent with a NATO ally and he gives weight to questions about whether he is mentally fit for command.