"Loyalty is a big, big commodity in McCain-land"[krakatoa]

The sheer depth of arrogance in this statement takes my breath away.

I'm not really one of those whose vote can be had by McCain if only he chooses the right running mate.

But I'm in a distinct minority, even among the anti-establishment types that hang out around this blog.

That said, it seems absurdly egotistical and tone-deaf for a candidate struggling to gain the trust of the conservative wing of the GOP to start ruling out running-mates who would significantly strengthen the resolve of that faction to turn out for a vote.

But let's face it. It is John McCain (r - McCainland) we are talking about.

I have a hard time believing that McCain will tap anyone much further to the right of Joe Lieberman to be his running mate. After all, Joe already demonstrated in 2003 while waiting for an Al Gore non-event that he is more than willing to suck it up and support his team to the hilt, his dignity be damned.

McCain has his monumental ego, I have my inviolable principles, and never the twain shall meet.*

* (An ancient phrase that is remarkably on-target).

posted by xgenghisx at 01:24 AM

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