Where are McCain's manners?

Probably the same place that his and Palin's credibility is - nowhere to be found.

I noticed the above last night, but didn't give it much thought at the time - I was busy typing about other, more important things, like the issues, etc. But, upon further reflection, it was pretty disrespectful of McCain to refer to Obama "that one" last night. Seems that McCranky can't keep his disdain for Obama to himself. It's almost as if there's a thought bubble above McCain's head that says, "I can't believe I'm losing to this rookie" or something of the such.

I'm reminded of Dole in '96, who used to actually say at campaign appearances, "Where's the outrage?" It sure wasn't at the polls, Mr. Viagra. Same thing in '92, when Bush was losing to Clinton. But, you know what? Dole and Bush at least showed respect and were deferential, and Clinton responded in kind.

There are a number of ways that McCain could have and should have referred to Obama. How about simply "my opponent" if he didn't want to say Obama by name?

And for those of you who think "that was nothing, just a slip up" and who think this may be getting over-analyzed, check the footage below. No handshake at the end of the debate? Manners, McLame, manners!

Draw your own conclusions.

Also interesting to note that McCain didn't stick around to greet members of the audience last night, too. This morning I heard Tom Brokaw on Morning Joe, and he mentioned how the Obamas stayed behind and greeted and talked with virtually everyone in the audience, but it seems that McCain didn't want any part of it - he bolted shortly after the town meeting was over.

Perhaps it's disgust at Obama's rising success? Surging poll numbers? We are left to wonder. Quite frankly, I don't really care - the poll numbers aren't lying - unless something fantastic happens, this election is Obama's to lose, at least as of today. But, there are still plenty of things to be worried about, most notably hacking the vote and voter suppression. More on that later today.