With the lead McCain has now, and well over halfway to the number of delegates he needs, there is no way the Repub convention will be brokered. We need to all start our decision process as to whether we will actively support him against Hillary or Obama, or not. Simple as that.
So true, and my military buddies say he at least will defend the country and treat the troops well.
Simple NO!!!!!
We need to all start our decision process as to whether we will actively support him against Hillary or Obama, or not. Simple as that.If McCain is elected in November in spite of his total rejection in the primaries by Conservatives then Conservatives will be through as a force in the Republican party for a generation. Republican candidate's will see the formula for success as a broad appeal to the RINOs and moderate Democrats.
On the other hand a loss by McCain will be proof that ignoring Conservatives dooms a Republican candidate.
A third party Conservative candidate would be a more powerful way to make this statement than just staying home or voting for a Democrat. Staying home would only be reflected in the exit polls that people are already suspicious of. Voting for a Democrat will be seen as proof that the country is moving to the left.
A third party Conservative run would leave undeniable proof that Conservatives are a necessary part of a Republican win.
Which candidate should make a third party run is a good question. General Petraeus would take away some of McCain's military support. Just a thought. I'm not sure how his current active duty status would work out though. I'm sure there are other good candidates.