Doubtful. He's been all over NPR and other outlets since his convention speech. He's the fair-haired comer and darling of the media. They've put much stock in his bid to become the first black senator and it was not going to fade.
We all suck it up when we have to, but this does not mean that we have to lie to ourselves in the process.
What lie? What's more important: the possiblity of seating strict constructionist judges that may overturn Roe V. Wade or saving face?
Damn the torpedos...
As I said, I would support and vote for Keyes if I could, but I detest tactical mistakes, and I believe that this is one.