They only want “controlled opposition” on the show. Who watches? Leftist harpies who enjoy seeing Republicans ganged up on.
What would happen if they engaged an articulate, well informed, witty conservative who regularly made the leftists, and leftist policies, look stupid? They would lose their audience.
The conflicts on the show are as staged as a WWF wrestling match. The “bad guy” is supposed to follow the script and lose.
Exactly. The requirement isn’t just for a conservative woman. It’s for a “conservative” woman who won’t win any arguments. That’s why McCain fit so well.