You are asking a question that requires knowledge of what is in her mind. I don’t do mind reading. It may be as simple as a display of class and graciousness. Rush thinks so. It may be the return of a favor. Rush thinks so. I have no certain knowledge. If McCain lost the primary, she wouldn’t have a chance to graciously return a favor. Who knows? Maybe she already called JD and talked personally to him - he indicated he understands. Actually, I think it is big of her to return favors and show class and grace. But that’s me... There are alot of 'maybe's' in your thinking.
Maybe she is simply wrong in being loyal to someone who doesn't deserve it?
Your premise depends on two things you cannot know
yet... 1) what her reason is 2) what she means by
supporting.
I don’t know the answers either, but her actions
will influence conservative voters. I don’t doubt
she’s thought of that. so we’ll see.
Hard to be definite when there are so many maybes
we can’t know...
but you may be right. Time will tell.