; ~ ) Ditto that...
I think last year McCain was a different candidate in some respects... I think he has had to readjust the way he views the world, especially in respect to those he ‘thought’ were on his side.
Picking Gov. Palin was a true gift to the GOP base.
I think he was falling into the Washington Elitism. However, getting out there on the trail changed him as he started talking more and more to regular folks outside the Beltway. Then along came Miss Sarah to solidify that regular guy understanding. I think the man changed his world view a little for the better. That's something I can respect.