McCain's woes evident on campaign trail

[hadrons]

DERRY, N.H. - John McCain's slide in the presidential race shows up everywhere on the campaign trail.

His staff drastically reduced and his organization nearly broke, McCain flies commercial instead of on private jets, carries his own luggage and relies on supporters to drive him to events, including one that pulled away from a Rotary meeting last week with a flat rear tire.

It's a far cry from the "Straight Talk Express" tour bus that once was packed with reporters, staff and hope.

When the Republican presidential hopeful made his first trip to New Hampshire earlier this year, the plush bus had Dunkin' Donuts boxes in the cabin and gallons of coffee for hangers-on and key supporters. His aides — and spare baked goods — traveled in a van behind.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070802/ap_on_el_pr/mccain_s_woes

[zulchzulu]

1. The coattails of Bush are more like skunk's spunk

[napi21]

2. Because he's a fellow human being, I feel sorry for him.

I wonder if he realizes why this happened?

Hey John! It has nothing to do with your staff spending money too fast!