Huffington on McCain

Arianna writes this on her own blog, Huffingtonpost. Click on the link to read the whole things-it is good:

There can be no doubt: McCain's blatant desire for the White House has caused him to abandon the Straight Talk Express and hop on board the Bullshit Express. Talk about "pimping your ride."

I find it deeply ironic that, at a time when voters are desperately longing for a political leader with authenticity, a man who defined the authenticity brand has now decided to screw with the formula.

The New McCain is the political equivalent of New Coke -- and will meet with the same disastrous results.

It's worse than a Faustian bargain. At least Faust got what he desired in exchange for his soul. McCain, in giving up the core of who he is -- as a man and as a leader -- may actually be destroying his chances of getting what he so desires.

The saddest thing is not how McCain has betrayed us -- it's how he has betrayed himself.

Rumors said after Arafat died Powell wanted to stay longer as Secretary of State. Did Bush thank him for pimping himself and let him stay? Nope.

McCain is making a big gamble. I agree with Arianna, in the end I think he will lose. I just can't believe that the Religious Right is really going to throw their support around McCain. They may be buttering him up now, but I think in the end they will give another, candidate their support. Then McCain will be left with out the nomination, and without his integrity. Maybe he and Powell can start a support group....