What McCain really communicated by his campaign suspension

First, we have the obvious conclusions. Josh Marshall goes on a little rant about John McCain's campaign suspension and potential attempt to get out of the debate. It's good though David Letterman really does take the prize on this one.

But as funny in a biting sort of way as those two are, there is a serious consequence to McCain's action and interactions yesterday, including his making time to meet with Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild and Katie Couric. It is clear how he's prioritizing his activities and they having nothing to do with the good of the country and the economy and everything to do with the health or lack therein of his campaign.

Ahem, John McCain. What do you think all the world leaders think? You've just given them two examples of how your word cannot be trusted inside of 24 hours: 1 - lying to Letterman and 2 - stiffing Obama on the joint statement in order to make the campaign suspension announcement. Both are highly visible examples that you cannot be trusted, that your word is worthless.

Looks like you're just another cowboy whose word is no good. Not what the world wants. Not what we want.