Seems reasonable to presume, McCain’s selection for VP is still a decision being formulated.
If I’m not mistaken, at least a portion of the still-hot rhetoric, is a very well intentioned effort (which just might work) to convince McCain in his choice for running mate.
Duncan Hunter would be an awesome selection, IMHO.
Either Condi Rice (I know, ducking... but I like her) or Mitt Romney would be almost like rocket fuel for the ticket.
$20 says that many of the people to whom Mac's already made overtures are running from him like Satan from holy water. No one who wants a future in politics is going to agree to be his Veep. If MacCain loses, his running mate is screwed. If he wins, he's screwed even more.