I think this is where McCain is coming from, again showing his lack of good judgment regarding what is right or true:
March 18, 2004
McCain won't join in GOP criticism of Kerry
Mike Sunnucks -- The Business Journal
Arizona Sen. John McCain Thursday said he would not join in Republican criticisms of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.
McCain said he is pleased to co-chair President George W. Bush's Arizona re-election effort with fellow GOP Sen. Jon Kyl but he won't attack Kerry.
"John Kerry is a friend of mine therefore I don't wish to criticize him," McCain told reporters at the Arizona State Capitol....
Apparently President Bush isn't a friend of McCain's since McCain is more than happy to criticize him.
This year the wife and I will split the ticket and vote against McCain. He will win, but it will be without us.