Now, if I were conspiratorially minded, I'd say the proper plan is to A) somehow induce McQueeg to name a conservative as his VP, then B) win the election, then C) somehow arrange for him to drop dead @ 6pm, 20 January 2009.
However, that's not terribly realistic, is it?
Yup!
If conservatives remain adamant in their rejection of McCain, campaign pledges will dry up as large, corporate contributors recognize the futility of campaigning against the opponent and the base.The September convention is 6 months away. More than enough time to first undermine, then dispirit and finally derail the McCainianc and his tribe.