Is this your deranged pet theory, or do other political commentators agree with you? Maybe you could provide a supporting link. All those Romney appearances in support of McCain, that seemed effective, were those distractions? How exactly did Romney manage to throw this election to Obama in this la la land you occupy?
Who benefits most from Sanford meltdown? Californian (that's right) Mitt Romney
"Peeking Out From the McCain Wreckage: Mitt Romney"
"Someone's got to say it: IS MITT ROMNEY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBAMA'S VICTORY?"
"Vanity: Team Romney Sabotaged Palin and Continuing to Do So?"
"Romney Supporters Trashing Palin"
"Romney advisors sniping at Palin?"
Poor sport spoiler Romney doing what he does best:
Novak: "Fred Thompson drop-out rumors traced to Romney campaign"