You and I see it exactly alike.
Ok here’s a theory people. McCain has a bunch of prospects come to Dayton (including Palin). Tomorrow he will announce his pick and introduce the entire bunch of them. He will then announce that the GOP delegates will get to choose from this approved slate of VP candidates. They will all do the swing state tour together.
This would be a media bonanza. Not for the entire weekend alone. It would make the GOP convention a smash hit. The balloting could be spread over days with drama unfolding nightly. The bargaining, deals, speeches etc would create the kind of convention not seen since days gone by. Ratings through the roof and in the end a consensus GOP VP pick with an energized party.
Jeez. If this isn’t the plan I think it should be!
If McCain wanted he could lobby quietly for Lieberman. If he wins then he has obvously avoided a revolt.