by Todd Beeton

Here's a tired looking John McCain on a campaign swing through Modesto, CA yesterday trying to convince us once again that he's perfectly happy with where he is in the polls. He always was uncomfortable with dispensing bullshit, I'll give him that.

McCain also weighs in on the impact of the Feb. 5th California primary and makes the case that no Republican can write off California in the general election:

It's too big, it's too diverse, it has too much effect on America. I will compete and compete successfully in California. I am a western senator, I understand the issues and the challenges that we in the west face.

He also talks about the Central Valley's importance as a national agriculture center and ground zero in the west's water shortage. In addition, he cracks:

It's also a good place to be a Republican...most of the time.

Watch the video below.