I thought this update deserved it’s own post (NY Times, hat tip Captain Ed)
Later in the day, one of Mr. McCain’s senior advisers leveled harsh criticism at The New York Times in what appeared to be a deliberate campaign strategy to wage a war with the newspaper. Mr. McCain is deeply distrusted by conservatives on a number of issues, not least because of his rapport with the news media, but he could find common ground with them in attacking a newspaper that many conservatives revile as a left-wing publication.
McCain should threaten to sue the Times for defamation and libel (yes, I know they are mostly the same, but, can be different charges in a court of law) unless they either print a front page retraction or pony up the proof. Even in politics, some things go to far, and intentional personal smears like this should not be left to stand. It’s not like the Times spent months and months searching for some dirt. Sounds intentional to me.
