Speaking at a press conference outside a Denny's restaurant in Tukwila, Washington a visibly scheming McCain admitted he'd opposed most affirmative action proposals in the past but stated, "At this time in our great nation's history, it's time for new thinking and fresh ideas. My friends, we need to drop outdated policies about age, race, gender and embrace change as we move forward together. That's why today I'm proud to propose that in this November's election the people are allowed to vote to chose between three candidates. In the strongest terms in and in the great tradition of diversity that we share as Americans, I urge both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to stay in the race as Presidential nominees."
The gathered reporters stood in silence for a moment, cocked their heads slowly to one side, and then scribbled in their notebooks as McCain continued.
