One would think the Dem's could have a strong message to make than
HouseGate, but they do seem to be floundering trying to find a message.
It was cute the way McCain totally defused this issue.

"ABC News’ Ron Claiborne and Bret Hovell report: Sen. John McCain’s
gaffe last week that he didn't’t remember how many houses he owned with
his wife Cindy became the source of much of the humor during his
appearance on Jay Leno’s "The Tonight Show," Monday evening.

While McCain was still in the green room, Leno got the audience warmed up.

“Tropical Storm Fay has soaked Florida ... ruining thousands of homes,
most of them belonging to John McCain,” Leno said during his monologue.
“In fact, to make Sen. McCain feel at home tonight, I gave him 7
dressing rooms.”

After their opening segment together on the stage, Leno came back from a
commercial break to ask McCain, “For $1 million, how many houses do you
have?”