Senator McCain Announces on Letterman



Senator John Edwards took some heat last time around for announcing his Presidential bid on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show ("You do know this is a fake news show," said Stewart at the time), but now it seems he might have been ahead of the curve. Statesmanlike Senator John McCain, in a previous incarnation the leader of the influential "Gang of 14," did the same thing, announcing on David Letterman's show last night. Does this augur well or badly for the office of the President that its contenders reach the public through the venues of comedy? According to DrudgiePoo:

"Sen. John McCain (R., AZ) announced that he will be a candidate for President of the United States in 2008 during tonight’s taping of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN. The interview will be broadcast Wednesday, Feb. 28 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

“'The last time we were on this program, I’m sure you remember everything very clearly that we say, but you asked me if I would come back on this show if I was going to announce,' Sen. McCain told Letterman. 'I am announcing that I will be a candidate for President of the United States.'

"McCain said although this was the announcement of his candidacy, a formal announcement will be made in April. 'This is the announcement – you know, you drag this out as long as you can.'"