PUZZLE

After all these years, why is McCain such an inarticulate, mushy politician. He has no message discipline. He can't even use a teleprompter!

Josh Marshall's blog, TPM, has a theory.

Languid

He has been spoiled by a permissive media.

Like a child who is pampered and enabled over and over, he does not know how to behave in an adult, disciplined way. He has never learned the rudiments of effective political behavior.

Whether this is the case or not, he is sure a classic case of being his own worst enemy.