[TheFourthMagi]

McCain ran as the dream candidate of Neocon RINO social liberals.

That's who he is.

That's why he lost.

[joesbucks]

He lost because of the perception Bush has screwed things up. Otherwise, why did Harry and Nancy gain seats too?

He lost because moderates were afraid of Governor Palin.

He lost because of the financial meltdown.

He lost because of his coziness to SoCons. While the gay initiatives passed, the life initiatives didn't.

He lost the young vote to the democratic version (for now) of Reagan. A man who could communicate to the masses.