John McCain's campaign relies on fear and manipulation, lies and tearing down his opponent with any baseless attack his hacks can think of. Generally beneath the facade of that type of snarling dog is a fearful and vulnerable little boy. We got to see that little McCain on the Senate floor last night, when Obama came up to him to say hello while the bailout bill was on its way to be passed. No attacks, no sniping, nothing rude, just a simple hello.
From CQ Politics:
Of course he didn't mean it, McCain probably despises Obama at this point, especially with the whooping he's taking in the polls. Like an immature child out of his comfort zone, McCain had trouble talking to another Senator because of a fragile ego. He could hardly act Senatorial, let alone Presidential. Everyone in the room knew who actually possessed those qualities last night as he walked back to the Democratic side of the floor.As the two shared the Senate floor tonight for the first time since they won their party nominations, Obama stood chatting with Democrats on his side of the aisle, and McCain stood on the Republican side of the aisle.
So Obama crossed over into enemy territory.
He walked over to where McCain was chatting with Republican Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida and Independent Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut. And he stretched out his arm and offered his hand to McCain.
McCain shook it, but with a “go away” look that no one could miss. He tried his best not to even look at Obama.
Finally, with a tight smile, McCain managed a greeting: “Good to see you.”
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