STIRRING UP THE BASE

Many wingnuts, like Hannity and this guy, are making a fuss about Gwen Ifill moderating the VP debate but even McCain doesn't think there's a real problem.

McCain: I have “confidence” in Ifill
by Mosheh Oinounou
October 1st, 2008 1:47 PM Eastern
FAUX News

INDEPENDENCE, MO — Sen. John McCain says he is confident PBS reporter Gwen Ifill will “do a totally objective job” moderating Thursday’s vice presidential debate despite authoring a new book that is reportedly favorable toward Sen. Barack Obama.

Asked during an interview Wednesday with Fox’s Carl Cameron whether Ifill should excuse herself as the debate moderator, McCain acknowledged the potential conflict of interest but expressed confidence in the longtime journalist.

“I think that Gwen Ifill is a professional and I think that she will do a totally objective job because she is a highly respected professional,” McCain said during an interview at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. “Does this help…if she has written a book that’s favorable to Senator Obama? Probably not. But I have confidence that Gwen Ifill will do a professional job and I have that confidence.”