Believe me, I have no doubt that he is NOT unaware of many/all of these well-deserved points. That is the sad part.
McCain really wants to be so much the 'anti-politician' that he becomes so 'politically tone-deaf' (campaign finance, immigration) that he actually comes full-circle and winds up being what he doesn't want to be.
He's trying to campaign for president as if he were trying to get a senate bill passed (talking 'bipartisanship' while the other side is trying to cut his skull in two).
The problem with having been a "Maverick" in the Senate and trying to be one on the Presidential trail, is that he could count on Democrats supporting his "Maverickness" in the Senate. Something not quite the same on the campaign trail.
Okay - I tentatively accept your opinion that he knows many/all of the well deserved points, but there is a lot of stuff out there. Who filters all info and decides what is important. How much of their own agenda and program is reflected in their choice? I really wish he would just realize that the election is nearing the point that he has nothing to lose and start kicking ass and naming names - including and starting with politicians in Wasington. IMO he will never be able to “cross the aisle” or even marshall his own troops to push his agenda through even if the both the House and Senate become Republican. Just thoughts and sharing of my frustration. Sarah is trying to help, we’re trying to help, he needs to step up.