It’s a matter of projection. Who did you project in your mind to be President in 2009 while thinking about it in 2004? Do you honestly believe in 2008 you can project 2013?
It’s McCain or Obama right now (unless Hillary takes him out). Reality is a pill we all take.
I frankly have no idea what you are talking about. My contention is that if McCain picks Romney for VP, McCain will lose. He needs to pick a conservative running mate.