The consensus today seemed to be Senator John McCain actually gained support following the New York Times front page news about the Senator’s unsubstantiated affair nearly a decade ago with a female lobbyist. Coming his way - new contributors, a warmer, fuzzier feeling from conservative radio show hosts and the chance to move on with just a single day of rumor control.

So what is the old gray lady to do now?

Should the New York Times print a retraction about its allegation concerning John McCain?