As Sarah Palin continues her meltdown, I suspect she will "voluntarily" step aside. In order to keep McCain from having to explain his questionable choice, Palin will step aside because of some trumped up "family values" matter. Trig, her youngest son with special needs, will likely suddenly have a particular need for mother's care and Palin will have to return to family...how ostensibly Republican is that? (Of course, she will not resign the governorship of Alaska. Trig couldn't possibly need her THAT much.)
With that scenario, McCain can express his regrets that his first choice must, for the good of family, leave the ticket. He will continue to maintain that Palin was the right choice, but it is now out of his hands and he will have to choose another running mate.
My bet: Rudy Guiliani, with a side bet on Mitt Romney.
With that scenario, McCain can express his regrets that his first choice must, for the good of family, leave the ticket. He will continue to maintain that Palin was the right choice, but it is now out of his hands and he will have to choose another running mate.
My bet: Rudy Guiliani, with a side bet on Mitt Romney.