Tips on that concession speech

Ted Scheinman at Slate magazine offers some words of wisdom for John McCain before he recites his concession speech

The concession formula is pretty simple: Accept tearful, painfully drawn-out applause; crack self-deprecating joke; congratulate opponent (and stanch booing that accompanies every mention of said opponent); pledge yourself to the cause of unity; and thank your family, your supporters, God, and the American people (though not necessarily in that order).

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This formula calls for brevity, focus, and graciousness, qualities that have not always been evident in the McCain campaign