We in the media, those of us who've followed this for a year, certainly engage emotionally with this story...the presidential race. But we can also be very flip and casual about something you take very seriously.
I take back nothing I've written.
But you've lived in 24/7 in the service of one of the candidates, and for many of you, it is the biggest thing you've ever done in your lives and your their devotion to the cause is intense. I talk with many of you -- ssh, don't tell your bosses -- I know how long it's been since you've gotten a good night's sleep, visited your girlfriend or boyfriend, eaten a home cooked meal, etc.
It is an awesome thing to do... to try to help elect the next leader of the free world... regardless of which side you're on.
If things play out the way they appear to be playing out, the next twelve days are going to be really tough for those in the McCain campaign, especially those of you who've stuck with him through thick, thin, thin, thin, think and thin, it's an incredible testament to your willingness to fight for a cause. We need more of you -- and whatever happens in the next 11 days, we ought to try not to forget your dignity.
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