Uhmmmm yes I have heard that before. Then you are also saying nominating Sarah would only assure that he would be defeated?
See the disconnect?
Am not discounting in total what you suggest. But it has to be much deeper than that.
I have also heard that Mclame wanted the campaign to be honorable and about issues. And I ain't buying that one either because as a Navy (military personnel) we all know character is everything.
Did you ever listen to McCain give speak during the campaign? I did and every time the impression that struck me is it made me wonder just who McCain wanted to win the election. He said mor for the kenyan than against him or for himself.