I wonder how long it's going to take for McCain to realize just how disliked he is with the base?
I would say the South Carolina primary in '08.
He should already have known, as one of the bloggers working for him. His constant carping on the interrogation played a major role in the result, imo as the media exploited to it's maximum damage.
Some time after one of the early primaries. The question is; when John McCain has a Howard Dean moment, what will it look like?
McCain's base is the DBM and they've just proved that they can get almost anyone they want elected. He's playing to them as he always has. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see he and Lieberman take a run at the White House as an independent "unity ticket" together.
I don't think McCain cares, or worries about "the base"..
I think he is trying for the moderate GOP..and NOW, the more conservative dems...
IOW...he is a man for all the people....GAG ME.