Free speech blackout periods within 30 days of a primary and 60 days of a general election are very clear infringements on free speech, not just “bad law”....despite whatever colorful farm phrase you wish to call it.
It’s not about “changing politics”....it’s about violating YOUR First Amendment rights to protect incombents, which you don’t seem to mind. How many other clear Constitutional rights will you not mind McCain directly violating?
Go ahead and pool your money with your neighbors and put an ad out in September mentioning a federal candidate by name and advocating for or against said candidate.....and see what happens.
I guarantee it won’t involve bird feathers or pig skins.