This campaign is spinning so into unknown orbits. The candidate for VP of the United States, next in line for the most powerful position in our country, quips about her shoes, as a metaphor for her abilities?

The more I watch the appearances, the more it becomes clear to me. The rigors of the campaign are taking a physical toll on Senator McCain. He is stiff and faltering. Not criticizing, just observing. He is, after all, 72 years old. And, I believe, damaged physically, mentally and emotionally, by his POW experiences. And so the campaign staff have used Palin to counteract. Thus, the power-walking struts to the stage in heels, the facial gymnastics, the memorized talking points that are delivered in a jerky rush - staccato. They are striving to project energy. McCain cannot deliver energy, and Palin has no depth.

I think your observations are dead on. I often wonder about the toll this campaign is taking on McCain's health. He just looks so tired.