[Eddie01]

In English, he was the worst GOP candidate since sliced bread was invented.

You know, I had to think about it a little, but McCain was worse than Bob Dole.

[Loyalist]

If the GOP had run a genuine conservative, that candidate would probably have picked a RINO running mate, and Sarah Palin would still be toiling away in obscurity in Alaska.

The GOP may be thankful to McCain for that much.