[this is my country]

“Since you lost the primaries in 2000, you have stabbed conservatives and Pres Bush in the back every chance you got.”

When you factor in Bush’s record, you must always keep John McCain’s role in mind. I can’t forget that when our Senate numbers were very fragile, McCain allowed the media to dangle the possibility that he might switch to the Democrats. Trent Lott, Pres. Bush and everyone else had to kiss his rear to placate him and what did they get from in return? You owe me for 2000.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

And don't forget what he and the Shukster orchestrated in Va or WVa. He wouldn't ‘slime’ Obammie the Commie by going after Obammie’s past associates (Ayers, Wright, Rezko, etc.) because McCain said he wouldn't fight dirty. But he certainly had no trouble playing slimeball politics against another Republican (Romney).