Yes, he is. To think they actually would think something like that is just plain nuts! I like the fact they are going to worry that this is a Rove plot, though.
BTW, do you know any Republicans who like McCain? I sure don't. All of the buzz about him seems to come from the clown car media, and all of the good news polls are of likely voters, instead of registered Republicans. He will lose his primaries again. So will Rudy probably.