Speaking of taxes...
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news.../McCain.Taxes/
While I dont necessarily disagree with an increase in SS payroll taxes as a last ditch effort to save the system, this is bad timing for his campaign. Conservatives are already on the fence when it comes to McCain, and this news migh just make them say "Whats the point in voting? They're all alike."
McCain can't afford to alientate his base if he wants to win this election. He needs the right wing to come out and vote because Obama is going to suck up a lot of the undecideds due to perdsona alone.