He missed too many golden opportunities.  He should have had Gov. Palin hit the conservative talk show circuit and LOCAL TV news outlets in key areas, instead of sending her into the enemy camp.  He should never had taken Rev. Wright off the table.  His people should have done opposition research to dig up Obama’s ties to evil people.

The problem is, McCain's entire campaign started out with the message: "I am a former P.O.W. Vote for me."

McCain was a loser when he was selected by Democrat crossover voters during the primaries. That's why they voted for him and not Romney.  They thought he was the easiest to beat for Hillary.  Of course, he was the hero of the country club Republican higher ups. The party began betraying its base with the selection of Bob Dole as the sacrificial election opportunity waster in 1996. McCain played the same role in 2008 . . . just a name to fill in the top of the ticket while allowing the Democrat the easiest possible road to victory.

These same shameless sellouts are attacking Sarah Palin, trying to saddle her with this embarrassing and disgraceful campaign performance.  She brought some Conservatives back to the process that McCain lost during the primaries.  Republican party RINOs are responsible for the loss of the house and senate in 2006 and for the pathetic showing this year. As Conservatives, we must reclaim the party and throw the traitors and sell-outs to their Democrat/MSM buddies. We can take a first small step by making Republican primaries open to registered Republicans only.