I was wondering about the McCain ad, whether it was fair and cogent after my husband said that he thought bringing Spears and Hilton into the topic was “silly.” And at first he had me persuaded.

And then I remembered all those many articles they had on Ms. Spears and Ms. Hilton on the “Huffington Post,” that definitely “Left-wing” venue, one that has championed Senator Obama from way back when, that has loved him and promoted him over the former First Lady and that provided a direct link to his website and lots of opportunities to “click” to support his campaign.

Spears and Hilton are very much part of the Huff culture, and so now, far from thinking that the McCain ad was a nonsequitur, I think it’s hit the nail on the head.

The issue is not whether Senator Obama is too popular to be president. It’s whether he is qualified. Were he qualified, he would not need so much “popularity.”