McDisdain: "That one"

The phrase that might have alientated independents and killed his campaign.


Darren Davis, a professor at Notre Dame who specializes in role of race in politics, writes about McCain's "that one" line. "It speaks volumes about how McCain feels personally about Obama. Whomever said the town hall format helps McCain is dead wrong."

John McCain tried to dehumanize Obama, but he also showed his true colors and true feelings. If he's so rattled by Obama as to call him "That one", do we want him making life-or-death decisions on foreign leaders as President?

Then there was "The Dis" where he refused to shake Obama's hand. Even Wolf Biltizer noted:

"It's apparent to say that Sen. McCain has some disdain, I think it's fair to say, for Sen. Obama. That was very apparent throughout the course of this debate."

Very unpresidential.