I'm from Arizona and I sincerely question your argument. Arizona is filled with retirees and with former military. Niether group has much love for McCain. Then there is the border issue, and his questionable loyalty to Republican and conservative causes. And, it must be said, next to McCain George Bush is a genius. Finally, Arizona Republicans are generally conservative, just like the folks in South Carolina who sent McCain packing in 2000.
....ok....well go to google, put in the words "McCain" and "popularity" and you'll see the articles and polls I'm quoting....I"m not just making it up....really