McCain’s problem has always been: Schizophrenia! Supports Bush in Iraq, is pro-life, yet pushed for illegal immigration, was opposed to tax cuts, and favored suppressed free political speech. Remember,McCain’s political hero is TRoosevelt. Having interacted with McCain, here in Az., I can tell you he’s a panderer and egomanic. Refuses to listen to points of view that oppose his, even in the face of obvious fact. Remember, his comments to Sen, Coryn(tx) on the immigration bill. That’s typical of J.McCain.
McCain forgot one very important element in his pursuit of the Republican nomination for President: Grass Root Republican’s despise him. McCain’s arrogrance and independence wore thin. He was his own worst enemy! it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy !!
I too have attempted to interact with McCain, my experience with him, verifys that each point you make is correct.