TW: I posted on McCain's "tongue jut" earlier (http://treylaura.blogspot.com/2008/10/tongue-jut.html). The Economist took up the mantle with an assessment of the McCain jutting during the Wednesday debate.
From the Economist:
"EVERYBODY'S favourite political-statistical analysis website, Fivethirtyeight.com, ran a post after the last debate about an odd tic of John McCain's: his tongue occasionally flits out between his teeth without touching his lips. Sean Quinn, one of the site's writers, identifies this as a "tell"—a poker term referring to a player's unconscious behaviour that gives a clue into what he's doing...Last night Mr Quinn noted Mr McCain jutting four times. Anybody want to guess when? Answers after the jump:
1. After discussing his corporate-tax plan.
2. After bringing up the hoary old canard that Barack Obama will raise taxes on anyone making over $42,000 a year.
3. After bringing up ACORN and William Ayers.
4. After lighting into Joe Biden."
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