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I found it interesting that the pregnancy issue was handled by a press release and McCain's hired talkers. McCain, of course, was busy trying to convince us he was more than an irritatiing wannabe in the hurricane evacuation and relief effort. But why couldn't he step away from his packing task for a 30-second statement: yes, he knew of the pregnancy; yes, careful consideration was given to the emotional strain this would impose on Bristol Palin; and, that said, she and her boyfriend are off limits to the press and the campaigns.
Instead it was Barack Obama who told everyone to back off. He was the one who reminded us that this was a private, family matter not open for public debate. He, not John McCain, insisted this had no relevance to Palin's ability to govern her state or her bid for Vice President.
So who's the leader here?
