They're .......

[Stinky The Clown]

[patrice]

1. Setting the foundation of their party in concrete = those who will vote for them NO MATTER WHAT.

So they can do ANYTHING and still hold power.

[dubyaD40web]

2. Desperate, but cluelessly bouncing from one thing to another with no clear strategy, or even tactic.

I don't remember who said it first, but McCain isn't flip-flopping, he's ricocheting.

[Hepburn]

3. IMO, McCain sees the writing on the wall ~~ a solid November defeat for him ~~

and he wishes to preserve a tiny bit of his reputation. Not that it would be possible at this time.

[Phred42]

4. Palin's political career is as over as Grampy's after this

The Reich leadership will grow up a little after this one. They will not risk trying to rehabilitate her "brand" and run her again.

They will find smarter people to run next time

[TahitiNut]

5. Other: Waging a scorched-earth campaign

The misinformation, deceit, and lies they're throwing out to their ravenous, mindless dog-pack has far-reaching consequences in the corruption of the electorate.