Fred J. Eckert is a former conservative Republican Congressman from New York and twice served as a US Ambassador under President Reagan, who called him "a good friend and valuable advisor."
The smearing of Joe Wurzelbacher may well spark a backlash.
As the GOP candidate bobs and weaves, his Democrat counterpart will move in for the kill. Here's how to turn things around. [Also, Victor Davis Hanson on Pre-Debate Anxieties]
If he doesn't get extremely aggressive very quickly, he won't make it.
McCain needs to get back on track and remind voters which candidate is more qualified.