[Theodore R.]

I agree: the Democrats won't vote for McCain, but many Republicans incorrectly think that many Democrats will swing to McCain because of McCain's "hero" status.

[goldstategop]

If you really think that you're dreaming. They'll hate him even more than Bush as soon he becomes the GOP nominee. McCain will find out what its like to be abandoned by his beloved press contingent. And how's he going to deal with all that barrage of leftist slime and still win over distrustful conservatives? I'd say he has a big challenge and is not going to be automatically crowned the nominee. He's going to have to earn it.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Timedrifter]

I believe the Dems would successfully portray McCain as a dangerous loose cannon, same as Goldwater. I think it would be an easy general election victory for any of the main Democrat contenders.