The Plank

by Walter Alarkon - 06/11/08 8:53 AM ET

Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr flops in his explanation of why he now supports medical marijuana after being a staunch opponent while a Republican congressman, writes Michael Idov. Barr says the death of a wrestler due to steroids in his home state of Georgia convinced him to change his mind, writes Idov. John McCain’s remark that Barack Obama represents a second Jimmy Carter term doesn’t work, since many people can’t recall Carter’s presidency and because it reminds people of how old McCain is, writes Chris Orr.

Tags Barack Obama John McCain