I totally agree. I was one of the stupidos who "sent a message" to GHWB. Never again.
I don't think McCain can get the GOP nomination. I don't think he can get a conservative running mate, either. He floated the *unity party* BS last time around. I don't think he or Hillary have the creativity to come up with a new approach, either.
Unfortunately, McCain can divide the GOP voters. OTOH, he may be able to also siphon moderate donk votes away from the DNC. But then you get the scenario where someone wins with 1/3 of the electorate.
McCain has the (liberal) media's love and attention (now).
He will keep that love and attenion (but only over REPUBBIE opponents)until he becomes a (perceived or real) threat to Hillary.
Then, they (his MSM supporters) will kill him.