The doomsday scenario

I can't help thinking that First Post are jumping the gun a little in their article today on John McCain.

Alexander Cockburn writes that

Among the many travails of John McCain's faltering bid for the presidency is the semi-stifled suspicion that his chances of lasting through a four-year term are not rosy. Officially, the Obama campaign has distanced itself from allegations that McCain might be a lot sicker than he lets on. Supporters have been less restrained in suggesting that the Reaper is but a step behind the 72-year-old senator from Arizona.

and reminds us that

In his last debate McCain did not look good. Commended last May by Dr Eckstein for his "extraordinary energy", McCain has mostly limited himself in recent weeks to one event a day.

Any unfortunate circumsatnces that arise would of course see the Alaskan Hockey mum enter the Oval Office

Though she has declined to release her health records, Governor Palin appears to be in exuberant health

But maybe not the American voter?????