"In the south, they were praying for Hillary. She sparks outrage amongst the conservative base".

I am sure Obama is going to play very well in the South (sort of like the Sheriff in "Blazing Saddles")

The 527s haven't gone to work on Obama yet. Just wait. Why would they waste their money five months out?

Red states will stay red.  Blue states will stay blue.

4-5 states actually in play. Will the "new" Electoral Map prevail?
I don't think so. But I could be wrong.

I have always respected McCain, mostly for his military service, which almost everybody lacks these days.  It shows real courage. Real guts.

He is the only Republican who can get Independent votes in November. And maybe Independent-leaning Democrats who really REALLY preferred Hillary (or Dodd, or Biden, but are having a hard time with Obama).

So do I vote for the guy I respect but don't agree (mostly) with? Or the guy I (mostly) agree with but don't respect? Hard to say what people are going to do.