But the whole problem with the "left leaning maverick" McCain isn't the "maverick", it's the "left leaning".
Keyes' views and principles are right on, and sorely needed (rather than a bunch of fleshly yes-men Republicans). We need more true conservatives who will not bend. If you doubt this, just remember that only 1, 2, or 3 Senators rejected judges like Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Dr. Keyes may not have a problem with that.
Keyes doesn't expect to ask national leaders for a specific amount of money, but he wants their help attracting big-name Republicans, such as U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., or former New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani, to headline fund-raisers or possibly sponsor events for him during the Republican National Convention, the national Republican strategist who said Keyes would run said on condition of anonymity.
tame, when you get a chance, would you mind addressing the points I raised in #256? I'd be interested in hearing your views.