The lovefest of Teflon John and media took a turn.

The new Time article from Jay Carney and Michael Scherer really shows how dramatically the relationship between McCain and the press has changed.

That was then:

For years, John McCain's marathon bull sessions with reporters were more than a means of delivering a message; they were the message. McCain proudly, flagrantly refused direction from handlers, rarely dodged tough questions and considered those who did wimps and frauds. The style told voters that he was unafraid, that he had nothing to hide and that what you see is what you get.

This is now:

But his mood quickly soured. The McCain on display in the 24-minute interview was prickly, at times abrasive, and determined not to stray off message.

Check out this exchange from TIME and McCain:

TIME: There's a theme that recurs in your books and your speeches, both about putting country first but also about honor. I wonder if you could define honor for us?
McCAIN: Read it in my books.

TIME: I've read your books.

McCAIN: No, I'm not going to define it.

TIME: But honor in politics?

McCAIN: I defined it in five books. Read my books.

Obviously McCain needs more nap time because this will be long road for McCain in this horse race to November.