Too Much John McCain

John McCain used to be a darling of the press until the media began taking fire from those wondering why he wasn't being asked any hard questions, like the guy on the other side.

Once the other guy won the election, many thought that McCain would be the crazy elder statesman who would spend the rest of his career being wheeled out at regular intervals when people got nostalgic for the phrase, "My friends."

But the guy is everywhere, weighing in on issues large and small, and I can't figure out why.

Steve Benen wonders:

Since the president took office, McCain has been on 'Meet the Press' twice (July 12 and March 29), 'Face the Nation' three times (August 30, April 26, and February 8), 'This Week' three times (September 27, August 23, and May 10), and 'Fox News Sunday' three times (July 2, March 8, and January 25). His appearance on 'State of the Union' today will be his third visit since February (October 11, August 2, and February 15).

Not bad for a senator in the minority, who isn't in the party leadership, who has no role in any important negotiations, and who has offered no significant pieces of legislation.

Ouch.

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