The problem with that line of reasoning is that Keating 5 happened in the ‘80s and Abramoff happened two years ago. McCain wasn’t even censured, either. Hayworth could’ve gotten his house seat back for our side. Too bad. If you think Palin and Brown’s support means nothing you haven’t been paying much attention to politics lately.
If you think McCain is a better choice, you have paid zero attention, or alternately, you are an amnesty, global warming, McCain Feingold, wall street bailout, high tax fan.