[fightinJAG]

If you’re asking that sincerely, I’d just remind you that while the Electoral College determines the winner, the popular vote is still important.

Even in dark blue states, votes matter because they effect the popular vote.

[jmc813]

If you’re asking that sincerely, I’d just remind you that while the Electoral College determines the winner, the popular vote is still important.

Explain, please.

[pnh102]

If you’re asking that sincerely, I’d just remind you that while the Electoral College determines the winner, the popular vote is still important.

In this situation it would say to McCain (should he still win) that conservatives clearly are not happy with him, but he has a chance to win them back should he veer right as President.