It is Palin’s party now. And that’s a shame for America.
I’m not going to wax rhapsodic about McCain prior to his debasement by Bush and Rovian republicans. But I feel comfortable noting that the years since have changed the man, and his “maverick” image, a lot.
You don't have to take my word for it, see for yourself: Charlie Rose Interview with John McCain, 9/24/2002
It’s clear from the video linked above that McCain still wanted to be the rascal with a populist cause, the “little guy’s champ” in his party. And I think he thought that his party would ultimately dispense with the play rough tactics of Bush and his ruthlessly partisan hatchet men in favor of moderate appeal. He was wrong. His party was going down. So was he.
Tonight’s speech made that evident.
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