McCain Becomes the Statesman

      Yesterday, we posted an item, urging the candidates to take a step away from their political roles and deal with the financial crisis as true leaders. One of the candidates is doing that. Unfortunately (and we write this as an Obama partisan), it's John McCain who has suspended his campaign and headed to Washington, even asking that Friday night's debate be postponed. (Obama refused.)

      This isn't only good statesmanship; it's great politics. In a year in which both candidates are claiming that they will govern in a new fashion, "above politics," this week it's McCain who's not only talking the talk, but, well, you know the rest. It also conveniently lowers his  expectations for Friday (he didn't have time to practice!) and has the potential to change the whole dynamic of the debate. Stay tuned.