I hear you. You're right. A chief executive, whether in politics, board room or even being chief executive of your own house can and should take advice from "experts", but they bear the ultimate responsibility for the result.
This is the way it should play out. McCain side registered their anger. Obama camp responded predictably. Hillary stood aside. Media will carry water for Obama. His side will explain the nuance. Every bit of this dance is predictable. Let Palin put a few new zingers in her stump speech, something that will really get under Obama’s skin. McCain should stay out of it completely. They will become even more obsessed with her, and we all know that is a plus.