A hint of what's to come?

Today the Boston Globe reports that there has been a war of words between Sen. McCain (R-AZ) and Grover Norquist, the fanatical anti-tax zealot. The exchange was prompted by McCain's push along with Sen. Dorgan (D-ND) for an investigation of Norquist's group, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) over the actions of Jack Abramoff, a lobbyist with some ties to ATR through their mutual client, the Choktaw Indians, as well as a friend and former colleague of Norquist. McCain's office refused to comment by saying:

'In Norquist's world, the truth is for suckers. And it's as pointless to respond to him as it would be to respond to some street-corner schizophrenic

It portends a serious split within the party that is sure to erupt during the Republican primaries for the 2008 presidential election and could take some attention off of the fight for the Dems nomination, which would be welcome, considering the effect of all the coverage in 2004.