He made classical history when he took Shara Palin on as his running mate. I think he figured his chance of winning the presidency was small. He took Shara Pailin on to have an outstanding place in the history books and to have some fun as well. He in all regards was a HERO.

I don't think Trump sets a very high bar, to be fair. McCain at least had principles that seem based on honor and morality, rather than personal profit or political survival. I still don't think McCain did enough for ordinary people or fought hard enough against Trump's excesses.

I could not agree more ! .....I am also down with your first two music preferences...jazz and blues...