McCain, not only is not conservative, he dislikes conservatives and blames them for his 2000 loss. So, now we have two candidates, representing to opposite wings of the party, neither of whom support tax cuts, strong immigration control, or is very tough on crime. Both of these men are ego centric performers with good speaking skills and a limited following.
I disagree with the FOX ananlysis about why the Independent vote went so heavily for McCain. I think the the Independents went for McCain because he supports Gay Marriage and they Gays felt betrayed by Romney.
“McCain, not only is not conservative”
McCain - 83 percent life time conservative union rankings. Thompson just 3 point higher at 86 percent life time.
http://www.acuratings.org/2005Senate.htm