Shadegg was the most conservative of the 3, but McCain supported him cause they're both from AZ, rather than philosophical kinship
McCain's endorsment of Shadegg was only because they are both from AZ. That was mentioned early this morning on Bennett's program by McCain.
I preferred Shadegg as well, but Boehner is fine too. Heck, between the three of them we totally outshined anything the other side has to offer.
I DO hope Boenher will make it a point to be on the various programs more than DeLay was on them.