How nice it would be to see all candidates treated with such sensitivity.

I think most voters do want a smart and capable president. But they get sucked into the media's image. And if McCain doesn't know the difference between x and y, then I think most voters find that acceptable- because they don't know the difference either. I think Americans view McCain as someone who is reasonable. Sure they may not like all of McCain's policies, but there has been so much negative scrutiny of Hillary and Obama that there is doubt as to H's and O's character and ability to lead the country during this time of war.

Not only do voters believe that McCain is reasonable, but I think they are willing to over look his support of the Iraq war because Americans want someone to be able to lead us through it. We're in the middle of the war so really how we got there is a moot point. I think Americans are more afraid of what would happen if we get out of the war then what happens if we stay in it.

Unfortunately voters don't want to spend a lot of time “getting to know” the candidates. Americans aren't that complicated- they want their basic needs taken care of (security in this case), don't want someone who squabbles and they're happy to choose someone they identify with. This appears to be McCain.

Well – I don't think McCain has Alzheimers, but I do believe that his mind isn't what it used to be. I don't know how we can be asked to NOT consider that.

Of course, it does not appear that either of the Democratic candidates really sweat the details because the Democratic campaign has been devoid of issues.