I'm not sure it's convincing, because it implies rational forward planning and strategic thinking.
It's also way too smart for either Rove or McCain to think of on their own. And I'm not sure it would work. A resignation would destroy Palin, and I think even Republicans would wonder about that.
But it's true - Rice could be much more convincing as a choice if she's parachuted in in this generous way than if she arrived on the ticket with a traditional announcement.
The problem for McCain would be that having lost some of the saner mainstream Rs with Palin's announcement, he'd lose everyone else with Palin's resignation.
Either way, there's a strong smell of burnt toast coming from the campaign. Once he drops under 40, which is looking likely in the next few weeks, it's going to be over.
If he drops under 40 consistently, it's over. That would put Obama above 50. There'd be no way around it. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
You must not subscribe to the theory that Rove is the man behind the Republican curtain, running everything!
When McCain loses the Clinton Concern Trolls and Israel-Firsters at CNN, it's truly become embarrassing. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
