Palin: McCain Will "Protect" Entitlements...

The McCain-Palin campaign previews more remarks from Gov. Palin today:

And John McCain and I will protect the entitlement programs that Americans depend on - and above all, Social Security.  No presidential election cycle is complete without the Democratic candidate coming down here to Florida to try to stir up fear and panic on this issue.  And if you expected any better from the guy who promised to get rid of "old-style politics," you're in for a disappointment - because Barack Obama has exploited this issue the way he exploits so many others.

So, let there be no misunderstanding:  John McCain has always kept his promises to America, and as president, he will keep America's promise to our senior citizens.

"Above all" is the most interesting phrase, but put that aside: McCain's own policy chief said that McCain might cut Medicare and Medicaid. So while Dems do demagogue this issue, pointing out that McCain wants to cut Medicaid and Medicare isn't out of bounds. And if McCain wants to keep his goal of balancing the budget, those cuts would have to be deep.