What I'm wondering is, why Obama didn't just visit the troops without Gration? Is it that a candidate appearing anywhere alone (save for Secret Service) just not done? Or did he feel it would have been perceived as political even if he went alone? I don't think this has been explained clearly.
By the way, regarding what kos posted earlier, McCain's camp is no longer backing off the "Obama wanted the media there" charge.
No Evidence? - Michael Goldfarb - McCain's blogger