The gates are open and the crowd gathers for John McCain in bright sunshine on the tarmac at the Indianapolis International Airport.  Arriving aircraft fly low over the setting.  Bleachers are set up with McCain’s bus, the Straight Talk Express, alongside.  Much of the crowd wears red.

Among those signing in at the media entrance is a crew from ESPN.  No, they didn’t stay after last night’s Colts game.  They are here to tape an interview with McCain that will be used on Monday Night Football tonight.