It is beyond belief to me that McCain can continue to break above the 45% threshold in national polls.

I am thinking that the 'maverick' label of McCain continues to gestate in folks mind with a healthy assist from our media.

Well, in our counter attack against McCain, the goal is change this perception by saying something along the following...

McCain has had momements of general independence from his Party, which we respect. But on the matters that matter most, Nomination McCain is very different from Senator McCain.

A maverick doesn't oppose tax cuts in a time of war, then shifts to supporting them during a campaign.

A maverick doesn't call the relgious right 'agents of intolerace' when running for his nomination in 2000 only to embrace them when running in 2008...

A maverick doesn't author and pass a bill that seeks to improve public campaign financing while a Senator, only to exploit loopholes in the very law that carries his name in his campaign...

A maverick doesn't vote with his Party 85% of the time while a Senator, only to vote 100% of the time while running for President.

A maverick doesn't seek the support of angry Hillary supporters in his campaign when his record on choice as a Senator has been solidly against it.

John McCain is no maverick. And while Hanoi could not beat John, apparently running for President has.

This is what our "media narrative" must be. All day every day.

Nomination McCain vs Maverick McCain. McSame all the same.