So the interlinks are buzzing today about an ad that John McCain will air during Obama's acceptance speech tonight. Well, not during, as I'd doubt the networks will cut to commercial while he's speaking, but probably during the COVERAGE it will air.

McCain flack Jill Hazelbaker said this:

I think this is the first of its kind. Senator McCain is going to speak direct to camera to Barack Obama. I'm not going to give away many more details than that. But suffice to say it's going to be a very exciting ad, and I think it's going to get a lot of attention.

So here's my theory/prediction. A lot of folks think its going to be an "attack" ad. I don't.

What if John McCain actually congratulates Barack Obama on his historic nomination, instead of attacking him for it?

I think its a smart move.

This would re-enforce McCain's "mavericky"/honorable image to the low information voters who don't know the kind of swiftboating McCain is engaging in.

Hey, if he's congratulating Obama on national tv, he obviously isn't questioning his patriotism or American-ness like he's been accused.

Plus, wouldn't it be seen as bad form for the man who voted against honoring MLK to rip Obama apart on his historic night, and on the anniversary of the March on Washington?

Of course, this is all speculation on my part. Who knows what the ad contains, or even if there is an ad. We'll just have to wait and see. I just wanted my prediction on the record in case I was right.

And if i'm wrong, well....it certainly won't be the last time.

Thoughts?