Here's Johnny II

Republican Senator and Presidential Candidate John McCain is showing his funny side again. McCain appeared on the long running Saturday Night Live television show and was a hit in his latest humorous campaign stop. This following other McCain comedy stumps that include, WWE Raw, The Daily Show, and American Idol. I think that these appearances have shown a side of McCain that will help him connect with voters this fall. I think back to Senator Bob Dole when he ran for President back in 1996. I think most people had confidence in Dole's steady leadership, but his downfall was that he came across as a stuffy old man. John McCain is not falling into that trap. Not only is he hamming it up on popular television shows, he is doing it strategically. In his SNL appearance he made certain to poke fun at his own age. McCain said; "I ask you, what should we be looking for in our next president? Certainly, someone who is very, very, very old." In doing this, McCain stole the thunder of those critical of his age. He manage to sprinkle a little political policy in there but mostly poked fun at his age. McCain went on; Controlling government spending isn't just about Republicans or Democrats. It's about being able to look your children in the eye. Or in my case, my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren, the youngest of whom are nearing retirement. I have the courage, the wisdom, the experience and, most importantly, the oldness necessary." Pretty funny stuff. Good news for McCain. If he looses the Presidential Election, he can have a new career in stand up comedy.