Josh has a new post up arguing that McCain doesn't even have a Hail Mary left in his depleted political arsenal. He writes:

But you can't undo the last three-plus years. Someone who is a master of the politics of opportunism can manage countless transformations. Not someone whose whole schtick is candor, authenticity and integrity. McCain is a good example of the fact that life can take almost everything away from you, and usually does. But your dignity you've got to give away. And he did.

I think he does. It isn't one that any political advisor would ever advise him to do. In fact, most professionals would say it is political suicide. But I think the American public would find it politically refreshing, if not endearing. And it would give open anti-war Republicans, as well as closet anti-war Republicans just waiting for an excuse, someone they could openly support as a real alternative.

He could say, "I was wrong. I see that now. I thought that if we just gave the president enough time, he could find a way to win in Iraq. But the truth is, he hasn't been looking for a way to win. He's only be looking for a way to protect himself politically from being forced to admit defeat. He fooled me. He fooled a lot of people. I supported him, and I was wrong to support him, and as a result a lot of good soldiers and Marines have paid the ultimate price. But no more. I draw the line in the sand here. I am going to do everything in my power as a US Senator to stop this insanity. I hope I can make a difference, but there are a lot of Senators who are still blind to the situation we are in. I don't know if I can make a big enough difference in the Senate, but I do know that as your president, I can make all the difference in the world."

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