It may not seem likely now, but GOP strategists believe 71-year-old Republican presidential candidate John McCain could beat Barack Obama in the presidential race — and by a margin exceeding President Bush’s Electoral College victory in 2004. This from Politico.com:

At first blush, McCain’s recent rough patch and the considerable financial disadvantage confronting him make such predictions seem absurd. Indeed, as Republicans experience their worst days since Watergate, those same GOP strategists are reticent to publicly tout the prospect of a sizable McCain victory for fear of looking foolish.

It is depressing that the American election has seen charges and counter charges of corruption.