McCain has lost ground in polls with only three weeks remaining until election day, struggling with his association to President W. Bush and the blame that attaches to Republicans for the steady fall in financial markets.

So, in an effort to turn attention else where McCain and Palin appeared, last week issuing attacks on Obama (hence the threat of "whipping" Obama's "you know what"). Alot of good that did, because in the most recent Electoral College estimates Obama had 243 votes while McCain claimed only 189. So, it seems the plan backfired. 

McCain should stop the petty juvenile threats and focus on the issues surrounding this weeks debate. 

And start swaying the undecided voters!