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Robert S. McElvaine: The Demeanor of Da Meaner Guy
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — There has been a lot of discussion of John McCain's demeanor during the presidential debates. More important, though, has been the demeanor of his campaign as a whole. Demeanor refers to the way in which someone behaves toward other people. In comparison with Barack Obama, John McCain's behavior toward his opponent and toward the voters has shown repeatedly that he is "da meaner" candidate. During the final presidential debate on Wednesday evening, Sen. McCain said, "I don't care about an old washed-up terrorist" and "I have repudiated every time ...

McCain Scares Kids for Halloween
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines — John McCain’s robocalls, which are bombarding swing-state voters with the message that Barack Obama “worked closely with domestic terrorist Bill Ayers,” are reportedly scaring children who make the mistake of answering their phones. Sarah Palin, who may or may not realize she’s on a sinking ship, says ...

Daily Digest: Fundraising Frenzies Upending Close Contests
techPresident — The Web on the Candidates Bachmann's Remarks Spark Netroots Retaliation: The full fury of the progressive netroots has turned on Minnesota Republican congressman Michelle Bachmann -- and it might put her House seat in jeopardy. This story begins with Bachmann going on MSNBC's Hardball and raising worries that Barack Obama might hold "anti-American views" and pal around with "people who hate America." [YouTube clip here.] That appearance lead to a spontaneous burst of anti-Bachmann fundraising, of which her Democratic ...