First of all, it has never been a disadvantage in this country to be white. It cannot, therefore, carry "racial overtones".

Had McCain not been the son and grandson of admirals, he would have been grounded after losing the first plane, much less five.

I also do not think that being held prisoner for five and half years qualifies anyone for the presidency. For that matter, I don't think that dropping Napalm of human beings is an especially honorable thing to do.