McCain loses his cool... just a bit

In a recent interview with the editorial staff of the Des Moines Register Senator John McCain showed a hint of the personality that's long been rumored in Washington to be that of the real John McCain, as opposed to the softer version we're being fed on the campaign trail.

As he's confronted by one reporter who asserts that even conservatives are concerned with VP nominee Sarah Palin's lack of experience McCain cuts her off with a facetious, "Really?! I hadn't detected that!" Lots of lip pursing and teeth clenching bookends this particular exchange.

As with the rest of the thrust of WhatAboutCarly.com, the focus of this post is deceit. John McCain posits himself as a calm, benevolent "friend" in his campaigning – a beloved uncle figure. However, even as he restrains himself when under fire, as he certainly is here, a far different man is revealed. What you see is not what you get, apparently.

Contrast this with a Joe Biden, who publicly loses his cool without putting on the brakes. Maybe it's not the best strategy for a politician, but it's better than pulling a fast one for the sake of votes.