John McCain

I am not one of John McCain's biggest fans, but I do have a few positive thoughts about him lately.  One of the reasons the federal deficit is out of control is 'earmarks'.  These porkbarrel projects have gotten totally out of control both in Republican and Democratic congresses.  In all his years as a senator, John McCain has never put forth an earmark.  I am totally impressed by that.  The other thing that impressed me this week was his response to the situation in Georgia.  He knows the president of the Georgia and immediately talked with him.  He was instantly on it.  I'm impressed.  He went to the heart of the situation and got his information first hand.