It certainly is. The fact that McCain was not written off months ago proves he's still very much in with a chance.

There's still a half year before the election, time for him to distance himself emphatically from the whole Neocon cabal that's guided two appalling Bush terms; repudiate thoroughly the PNAC; and make a stronger stand for greater fiscal responsibility. But will he do any of these things?

Unlikely, very unlikely.

So yes again, scott, a scary thought indeed.