He's tall.
And don't forget HANDSOME! That alone entitles him to a promotion INSTEAD of a condemnation when he goes squishy on us and becomes part of the beltway crowd. Witness the difference:
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Lindsey Graham: I love John McCain & everything he stands for
Thune fans: Shut up, you little wimpy homo!!
John Thune: I love John McCain & everything he stands for
Thune fans: :: sigh:: You tell 'em, Senator! Don't apologize!
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Chris Christie: I'm campaigning for a bunch of conservatives, but I'm also going to endorse one RINO, Mike Castle.
Thune Fans: Go away, you fat traitor!! You suck!
Thune fans: I'm campaigning for a bunch of RINOs, and endorsed the likes of the worse of 'em like Lisa Murkowski and Mark Kirk in the primary.
Thune Fans: Awww... gee John, that's alright... you're still a great Christian conservative!
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John McCain: I'm going to join a bipartisan "gang" now. Oh, and I'm voting with the Dems on closure. But I'll vote against the final version of the bill, knowing it will pass anyway once it gets to the floor.
Thune fans: @(*#&)+_#E$!!!! I'D VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT OVER YOU!!
John Thune: I'm going to join a bipartisan "gang" now. Oh, and I'm voting with the Dems on closure. But I'll vote against the final version of the bill, knowing it will pass anyway once it gets to the floor.
Thune fans: Hmmm... Well gee whiz, if you're doing that, I'm sure you have a really good reason for it. Gotta please your constiuents, right?