Yes, but I think McCain likes adulation. If Palin demonstrates to him the type of support that conservative positions can generate for him, I think he'll be inclined to follow her advice.
But McPain says he is a maverick and he goes by what he believes in, not adulation.
So in other words, McPain is a liar. Yes, I agree with you. He is a liar. Why should we vote for him? Because of who he picked as the veep who has no real power except as president of the Senate?