I oppose McCain, not because I have read all the arguments against him, esp. immigration reform, gang of 14, McCain-Feingold, but because I EXPERIENCED being betrayed by McCain at the time these events took place and remember them vividly. How is it that a maverick can unite the party? McCain’s greatest strength is also his greatest weakness. If nominated how is this guy going to raise money from conservatives who aren’t sure they can bring them selves to vote for him? McCain is the 2nd choice of very few in the GOP and the last choice of many.
His “betrayal” on 4-5 issues helps him win a general and advance dozens of other issues. The war, judges, spending, the 2nd. Noone cares about campaign finance. The ‘Ganf of 1’4 helped Alito, it didn’t hinder anything. He has gotten the message on amnesty and the pressure is so strong that will not pass.
McCain is the only candidate that can win. However, you guys prove why the conventional wisdom is right. You are lemmings. This is why historically we are supposed to lose the election. You guys are cocky and stupid. You have not tasted defeat enough. The Dems have and are united. I am trying to help break this historical cycle. You guys are marching off the cliff. Go ahead, but I’m not coming.
This site is discouraging. But then again if the people here were representative of our party we would have a Fred/Hunter race neck and neck and they are the first casualties. Our only hope is that the party comes to its senses. Romney is a Democrat regardless of what he will do because he means we elect Hillary or Obama.
What a nightmare.
Good points all.