Mission accomplished. He lost the election like our political elite intended all along.
Mitt did not intend to lose. He gave it his all. He busted his butt. A man does not spend six years of his life just to throw the election.
I am willing to buy the idea that McCain threw the election, however, with his crazy actions like suspending the campaign, cancelling the debate (and then agreeing to attend at the last minute), and telling crowds they had nothing to worry about if Obama became president. Those were the actions of a man who appeared to be losing in purpose.