“Despite his flaws as a candidate,” says John Hinderaker in an arresting call for “a reality check” by conservatives at this moment of history, “John McCain has at least one major strength: he might actually win.”
He cites Hugh Hewitt, Roger Simon, and Bill Whittle per Glenn Reynolds as help towards performing such a check, in addition to his own, concluding persuasively:
So, let’s finish out the primary season. It’s not over yet, lightning could strike, and Romney might wind up as our nominee. Most likely, though, John McCain will be the Republican standard-bearer. We could do a whole lot worse. Within the party, it’s time to dial down the hyperbole, quit burning bridges and start building them.
We could do worse, indeed.
Blithe Spirit 