We had that happen with the Rockefeller Wing when Barry Goldwater was nominated. They walked away. We don't even have any Republicans like them anymore ~ sure, some RINOs, but not the Rockefeller type. People remembered and made sure to cut them deep if they tried surfacing. That helped get us Ronald Reagan.
Walking away is a kiss of death ~ to be avoided if possible.
What we need is for McCain to STEP ASIDE NOW to give someone other than JD a shot.
Completely agreed. Not sure why at his age and after securing the top spot in the party he continues to press on. It’s hard to top that. I think he should retire but at the same time I think it is very risky to take McCain out in an interparty war. People ought to consider the consequences.