Pulling Punches

Even Joe the Plumber is too upwardly mobile to overtly question Barack's patriotism - but why not just come out and say, when asked if his love of country is in doubt, say sure!

"McCain has fought and bled for our country, loves our country," said Joe Wurzelbacher, aka "Joe the Plumber," who has campaigned throughout Ohio with and on behalf of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. "There's too many questions with Barack Obama and his loyalty to our country. And I question that greatly."

What's wrong with saying, "Anyone who is mentored by a guy who ran a violent war against the U.S. government has some explaining to do." Why is everyone on the McCain team afraid to say that? Then, the ball would be in Barack's court to prove his lack of a relationship with Ayers.

Fox News' Neil Cavuto tried to clarify: "You're not doubting that he's a good American. Or you are?"

"His ideology is completely different from what democracy stands for," said Wurzelbacher.

Sounds like J the P is already listening to consultants.