From my perspective (that of a recovering liberal ten steps into the 12 step program) I understand full well what the media is up to, and it seems very likely jwparkerjr has it nailed. If you recall the runup to the 2000 election, the media was also promoting McCain while muddying the path for Bush. The quislings are sharpening their axes waiting for the primaries to fall in McCain’s favor.
I’ve read “Faith of my Fathers”. I respect and admire McCain’s services and sacrifices in Vietnam for our great nation. I am NOT, however, inclined to ordain him as the champion of the Conservative’s cause for the obvious reasons. Namely, he doesn’t have a conservative bone in his body!
If this ends up to be the GOP’s frontrunner, count me out.
I can honestly say I feel your pain. :^)
We need to get together.
...& you know what we'll be talking about, too. ;^)