McCain is Pounded, Even From Abroad

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7624143.stm

This article harps on McCain's unpopularity abroad by focusing on what Spain currently thinks of McCain. In an interview with the the Caracol Miami, a reporter asked Senator McCain four times if he would be willing to invite Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero to the White House. His lack of response and his avoidance of the question instigated the Spain media to think that McCain still has not forgiven Mr Zapatero for pulling Spanish troops out of Iraq when he became PM in 2004.

Showing uneasiness with the topic, McCain stated, "I would be willing to meet with those leaders who are our friends and who want to work with us in co-operative fashion," and soon after, ""All I can tell you is that I have a clear record of working with leaders in the hemisphere that are friends with us and standing up to those who are not. " But that was not what Spain focused on, instead, Spain was more concerned with what McCain didn't mention. El Semanal Digital, an online newspaper, was dismayed by the interview. "He did not even mention Zapatero's name."

Although Senator McCain is praised by the media for his maverick status and his congenial relationships with reporters, he isn't seen as fondly abroad, especially by Spain. But will his testy relationship with foreign countries affect the polls on November 4th? To a certain degree, this tightens his grasp on foreign policy but it will only be American citizens voting for their next President in 42 days.