McCain being portrayed a bit too harshly?

MSNBC reports that "John McCain blasts army nominee over Iraq results." After reading the story, McCain is critical, but politely so. Seems like they are trying to stir things up...In any case, McCain has an interesting tight rope to walk in his campaign. How much does he criticize the war effort while trying to distance himself from the Democrats?
www.msncbc.com
In any case, it will all be for naught as Hillary will win in 2008. Bill as "first gentleman" will be good stuff.....