presumptuous?

I just saw John McCain and his new Executive Secretary standing in front of microphones and explaining what the government is doing to try to mitigate Hurrican Gustav's strike and thanking all of the people and organizations who are poised to assist.

In other words, he stood in front of the podium and pretended to be the president while his prom date stood next to him beaming proudly.

I'm not sure what power or authority McAlzheimer has, but he certainly is playing it up like he's already sitting in the big chair. I can't wait to hear the media start blasting his presumption.