May 28, 2008 By Robert Amsterdam

McCain’s Doublespeak on Russia

Some bloggers are leaping all over John McCain for his comments this week about his aim to build a deepening alliance with Russia to prevent nuclear proliferation – not because he had the bravery to broach this urgent and difficult subject – but because his comments clashed so strongly with his Los Angeles World Affairs Council speech, which called for harsh rhetoric against Russia. Is it possible for the United States to have their cake and eat it too with Russia?