McCain is not great

Say what you will about Christopher Hitchens - like that he's a pompous blowhard who will take any political or cultural stance that stirs up the least bit of controversy - it's heartening to read his complete and utter rejection of the Republican candidates. This is a man who really loathed Bill Clinton and who only last month referred to Obama as "gutless" and "vapid." One can only hope this rant is a reflection of similar trends amongst lower-profile swing voters.