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John McCain is like the Ike Turner of the Republican Party. He smacks us around then he comes back with a fistful of compliments, a bouquet of promises, a "John loves you baby."
After delivering delivering his election night concession speech - which sounded exactly like all his other speeches given on the campaign trail in terms of hopelessness; after he admonished supporters for GASP campaigning for him; after he dramatically paused his campaign with the promise of serving the people and then promptly delivered a bailout (along with Obama) that required no concessions from Wall Street; after he threw Sarah Palin under the bus for his shortcomings, he got quiet for a bit. Whenever these old farts are suddenly quiet, it should be cause for concern. Sometimes they disappear into their 70s, faux-wood paneled lair to hatch ridiculous pronouncements; sometimes, like John McCain, they decide that the nation needs another PAC.
This little ditty was dropped into hordes of inboxes this morning:
My Friend,
In the time since the 2008 presidential campaign ended I have had a chance to reflect on many things. And as I said on election night, I truly cannot adequately express how indebted I am to you, my entire campaign team and my running mate, Governor Sarah Palin.
The road was a difficult one from the outset. Yet, your faith, your support and friendship never wavered. Just as I have proudly served my country for more than half a century I am as committed as ever to helping see our mission through.
So to continue the movement, I have decided to launch a new grassroots organization called Country First.
Today, I’m asking you as a friend and supporter to renew your commitment to our common goals by becoming a Charter Member of Country First with an online contribution.
Country First will allow us to strengthen our Party, better define our Republican ideals and message, recruit and back strong, dedicated candidates and continue our efforts to bring real reform to government by always putting our country and the noble ideals she stands for first.
Together, we can make government more responsive to today’s problems and more answerable to the people. That’s why I hope you will become a Charter Member of Country First and support our cause by following this link to make a generous contribution of any amount today.
With your help we can work to elect these new leaders to Governorships, Statehouses, the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and beyond. Once in office they will become fierce advocates for limited government, economic opportunity, personal responsibility and strong national security.
On Election Night last year, I called on all Americans not to despair of our present difficulties but to believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here.
Today, I am asking you to join Country First to continue fighting for the worthy cause of revitalizing both our democracy and our Party.
Our goals will never be realized if your voice falls silent. You are the best hope for our country’s success. Please stay in this fight with me; our country needs your service now as much as ever.
I know that together we can make a difference - we already have. Again, I thank you for your unwavering friendship and support.
Sincerely,
John McCain
P.S. Country First will serve as a powerful voice for the American people. It will allow us to get our Republican message out to the voters and elect a new generation of Republican leaders who can go to Statehouses and Congress to fight for all we believe in. Please join as a Charter Member of Country First by following this link to make a contribution today. Thank you.
Wow, only a couple months after Fred Thompson's PAC, eh? That McCain, he's always so on top of things. And ugh, my friend.
I have to address this bit right here:
"The road was a difficult one from the outset. Yet, your faith, your support and friendship never wavered. Just as I have proudly served my country for more than half a century I am as committed as ever to helping see our mission through."
Why was it difficult? Barack Obama was the sleeper, so to speak, in this campaign. He was the underdog. He wasn't supposed to have had a chance, not while up against Hillary Clinton and a host of other more well-known "celebiticians." The road was difficult because Mike Duncan and the GOP ran this entire race on a lie: that John McCain was