That John McCain is a piece of work!
On the heels of the announcement that Sarah Palin has been signed on to be a commentator on Fox News, Matt Lauer put John McCain on the hot seat this morning in respect to allegations set forth in Harry Reid's (Senate Majority leader) just-published book that accuses the Senator of failing miserably in respect to the vetting of the VP hopeful.
The interchange became particularly hostile when Lauer pointedly inferred that Senator McCain didn't even bother to properly research Palin's background before selecting her as a running-mate.
When quizzed about the specifics, John McCain tried to weasle out of the dilemma, by flatly denying any knowledge of any action his staff may have taken in that regard.
"I wouldn't know," he shrugged, as he shifted uncomfortably in his perch on the set.
Lauer was so taken aback by the response, that he was inclined to probe further for additional answers.
"I am surprised," Lauer quipped.
"You were the presidential candidate."
In so many words, McCain proceeded to assert for the record that the former beauty Queen allegedly energized the party.
In addition, he beamed that he was not only proud of Sarah Palin, but proud of the campaign they waged.
In a bold-faced attempt to shut down the line of questioning, McCain was quite adamant that he wasn't going to Sunday morning quarterback at this juncture.
"I have no intention of looking back over what happened a year ago," he smugly retorted.
"I'm sorry, you'll have to get others to comment on it."
Maybe Lauer can dial in to Fox's "O'Reilly Factor" tonight and ask Palin directly, when she makes her first appearance as a news commentator for the controversial Fox network.
News at 11!
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