This line from John McCain from tonight’s debate sums it up:

What This Is Really All About Is Who’s Most Prepared To Lead In This Challenge, This Transcendental Challenge That We Face Called Radical Islamic Extremism. My Life, My Experience, My Knowledge Of The Military And National Security Qualifies Me Most To Lead.

John McCain Once Again Set Himself Apart From The Field By Demonstrating That He Is Prepared To Lead.

John McCain Gave A Strong And Energetic Performance Tonight.

John McCain Is The Only Leading Republican Candidate Who Has Been Consistently Committed To Conservative Principles And The Defense Of Traditional Values.

John McCain Is The Most Prepared Candidate To Lead On Day One.

John McCain Is Fully Committed To Winning Our Titanic Struggle Against Islamic Extremists.

John McCain Has Led A Tough And Often Lonely Fight In Congress Against Pork Barrel Spending And Other Government Waste.

John McCain Believes Energy Security Is Critical To Our National, Economic, And Environmental Security.

John McCain Is Strongly Positioned To Win The South Carolina Primary And The GOP Nomination.

Watch: Sen. McCain Defends His Record