But!But!
I thought we elected Obama because he was young and vigorous? Right?
McCain was old and tired.
I thought Obama was supposed to be fresh, hip, and full of energy?
Excellent point, Scotswife. McCain was portrayed as having one foot in the grave, juxtaposed with the superhuman B.O. By the way, JFK’s physical vigor was also a manufactured product of the media. Like FDR, he was actually quite feeble and frail.