I agree, he never intended to win that election. Proof was the dinner where he told everyone not to fear Obama that he will make a good president. That was before the election.
Now, the question is - how could such a conspiracy be so widespread?
Why would everyone on both sides of the elite want Obama to come in and destroy the country/economy so thoroughly.
It brings to mind, eerily, the episode of Southpark following the 2008 election where it showed McCain and Obama in cahoots.