Huh? I can agree with everythihg you said up to here...
Do you honestly believe McVain would give a rats rear end if we sent him a mountain of petitions? Would you seriously trust him for anything? A man who has repeatedly stabbed conservatives in the back, has stabbed the president on the war in the back, has pushed for al queda bill of rights (no torture?)????
Dude, better check the coffee you're drinkin'. I for one do not trust McVain no farther than I can throw him.
I don't trust McPain and hate him with a passion. There aren't enough four-letter Anglo-Saxonisms to adequately describe him.
HOWEVER, it will only take some time, effort and stamps and remember - he THINKS he's going to be President someday. It won't hurt and can only help.
But there are more likely targets out there like Graham. I think people like him CAN be intimidated. He comes from a VERY conservative state.