A week ago, John McCain seemed poised to devote the final weeks of what could be the final campaign he ever runs to slash-and-burn politics. But he’s toned things down a little. Not enough to satisfy his critics on the left, of course, but enough for a fair-minded observer to conclude that Mr. McCain has decided not to pin whatever chance of victory remains on an overt effort to sow fear of Mr. Obama among swing voters.
A week ago, John McCain seemed poised to devote the final weeks of what could be the final campaign he ever runs to slash-and-burn politics. But he’s toned things down a little. Not enough to satisfy his critics on the left, of course, but enough for a fair-minded observer to conclude that Mr. McCain has decided not to pin whatever chance of victory remains on an overt effort to sow fear of Mr. Obama among swing voters.
