Dumb & Dumber

How could those in charge of the McCain campaign not see how this would turn out and trot out Sarah Palin's "thanks, but no thanks" line?

Dick Cheney publicly endorsed the McCain/Palin ticket. Oh. My. God.

So let's take the George Bush presidency, one of the most unpopular administrations since such polling began, and find someone who is actually MORE despised than Bush to give an endorsement.

Hmm, how about the guy thought to be behind the rush to war with Iraq, who has taken huge liberties with the power associated with the office of vice president, who believes in torture and the outing of CIA operatives if it achieves their personal goals, and who has a long history of voting against many of the key initiatives that are defining this election.

Who could we find to reinforce the belief that the GOP is completely out of touch, on the wrong side of taxation, regulation, and women's rights, has contributed to the literal and figurative crushing of the American middle class, and used to be the head of a major company that participated in two separate initiatives that symbolize America's problems: Halliburton's involvement as an oil company and as a major benefactor of huge unbid defense contracts to provide security and logistical support in Iraq.

Let's trot out Dick. There's no way that the Obama campaign will take this endorsement and use it to their advantage. Please.

Oh.

Obama: “So I would like to congratulate Sen. McCain on this endorsement,” Obama continued. “Because he really earned it. That endorsement didn’t come easy – Sen. McCain had to vote with George bush 90 percent of the time and agree with Dick Cheney to get it. McCain had to serve as Washington’s biggest cheerleader for going to war in Iraq. And supports economic policies that are no different from the last eight years. So Sen. McCain worked hard to get Dick Cheney’s support.”