[SuziQ]

I seem to remember the same thing being said, about this same time in a previous campaign. He didn’t make it then, either.

[river rat]

If true - that McCain will be the Republican candidate, then the Democrats win in a sweep...

That was the plan from the beginning, when MSM championed McCain..

I for one will stay home.

[InterceptPoint]

McCain is simply the beneficiary of the "none of the above" vote. We have found out enough about the rest of the contenders for the nomination that many real Republicans are having to take a deep breath and start thinking about McCain. Every one of the potential nominees has a lot of baggage including McCain. But maybe his bag is a little lighter than some others.

Where is Ronald Reagan when we need him most?

[1Old Pro]

As much as I hate to say it, the frontrunner is STILL Rootie. Nothing has changed except the date and time and Rudy and Hillary are STILL likely to face each other.

Personally I’d much prefer Romney and believe he still has a chance. The Huckster will fade and Mclame is a flash that will alwo fade out.

[cogitator]

A lot of polls show McCain beating Obama or Edwards handily; most polls show McCain vs. Clinton close or give McCain the edge. He appeals strongly to the center. And he’d give Congress h*ll for the pork that Bush was complaining about this morning.

[Paul_B]

I hate to say it, but Novak just might be right. None of these guys inspire confidence, let alone just plain inspire.

[montag813]

Romney cannot win. The LDS thing is imho a fatal flaw. I have heard too many Christians who have said they would elect a Jew but not a Mormon. I still don’t totally get it, and have gotten some reasons from various FReepers. But LDS is a huge problem.

[Liberty Valance]

Bob Novak has lost his mojo.

[Mr. Mojo]

[McCain] remains suspect to them on ....tax policy and immigration controls

If one isn't conservative on the issues of taxes and border security, one simply isn't conservative.

[stocksthatgoup]

Novak - Beltway Fever!!!

[RetiredArmy]

If McScream is the republican nominee, I guess I stay home.

[davenp35]

Who are these “conservatives” supporting McCain? Seriously, I want to know. He would be as big a disaster as Huckabee would if nominated. Let’s review...McCain-Feingold, working with Kennedy to help illegal immigrants, Keating 5, Gang of 14, questionable mental stability, and on and on and on. No real conservative would ever support McCain!

[N. Theknow]

After Keating, McCain-Feingold and the Gang of 14?

As one tied string with messed up hair said to another, "I'm a frayed knot."

[Norman Bates]

The McCain List.
Common sense conservatism