This is either an unfortunate truth about politics today or an accidental behind-the-scenes glimpse at McCain’s campaign strategy. From The Fix:

Rick Davis, campaign manager for John McCain’s presidential bid, insisted that the presidential race will be decided more over personalities than issues during an interview with Post editors this morning.

“This election is not about issues,” said Davis. “This election is about a composite view of what people take away from these candidates.”

Can John McCain win this election if it becomes about issues?