Not All Positions Are Created Equal ...

A maxim in politics is: If you're explaining, you're losing. Today's fix takes that maxim -- and puts it in current events context ...

The problem for McCain is that it is a far simpler case to oppose the legislation than support it. Decrying amnesty is an easy-to-understand political position that can be conveyed in a matter of seconds to a potential voter. Explaining why this bill is not amnesty takes far longer. Campaigns often hinge not on which candidate has the more nuanced position on a controversial issue but rather who has the more easily explained stance.