How Would John McCain Govern?

We're only just beginning to see that question explored. McCain himself hasn't given a great deal of hints in this area, other than to say he's more of a leader than a manager and that he's not a fan of "bloated, irresponsible and incompetent government."

But eight years ago, McCain's then-communications director offered this morsel of wisdom about what a McCain administration would look like: it would, he said, be based on the idea that "government should have a limited but activist role in those areas where government is involved."

Former Sen. Bob Packwood, R-Ore., who served with McCain in the Senate, indicated he would be a hands-on manager as president. "He would be the chief of staff, he would be the commander, no question about it," Packwood said.