Two points:

1. McCain IS different from Obama. McCain has NEVER voted for a tax increase. (Yes, he voted against a tax decrease.) McCain criticized Bush for not cutting spending. Obama has proposed nearly 1 Trillion in new spending on top of 3 Trillion in current spending in a 14-15 Trillion economy. Their differences on the war are in their priorities. McCain’s priority is to win–if he can also get the troops out quickly it’s a bonus. Obama’s priority is to get the troops out–if he can win, that’s a bonus.

2. In terms of much of what Obama claims to want to do, like work in a bipartisan fashion with Congress or negotiate with our enemies, Obama has NO record. Obama’s record is as the LEAST bipartisan member of Congress while McCain’s is as one of the most. (Ask, any disgruntled conservative about “maverick McCain” and you’ll probably get a full list.) Then, when you look at Rev. Wright or William Ayers, you have to ask why Obama couldn’t get them to change their mind on America or at least get them to be less outspoken about their dislike of America. The question comes up: was Obama unsuccessful with these “friends” of his because he was unconvincing or because he agreed with them? Either way bodes ill for putting him in charge of US diplomacy. Meanwhile McCain has 5 years of ultimate experience “negotiating” with America’s enemies.