Did any one else focus on the panic run of name droppings when McCain was pressed? Or the fact that he knowingly lied in the presidential debate beforehand?

His meaning in the first quotes points firmly towards him not being an expert on economics. For this to have miraculously changed to something relevant to running for president is suspect in the least.

Except for the quote about "Greenspan's Book" the explanation he gives to his meaning is consistent. Summary: He knows the military because he was in the military. He knows about economics because he sat on a committee and smart people than him have endorsed him. The end. You could tell he was tired of being asked the question in last last clip.

I'm willing to write the "Greenspan's Book" quote off as a joke he was making and write this TPM report a complete waste.

What presidents may think about the economy isn't really all that important. Its all about whatever buget Congress passes, the arcane policies of professional economists and the quasi-theological authority of whoever happens to be Fed chairman.