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I think not. Nothing could more scream establishment insider moderate. A large percentage of Republicans came to greatly dislike McCain across the election season in 2008. It also invites the other Republican's to re-run McCain's old ads against Romney - particularly concerning Romney on video record saying he is unshakably committed to being "pro-choice."
It is the social and evangelical Republicans that so intensely oppose Romney. McCain's endorse adds proof positive that Romney is both a moderate and establishment insider.
The only reason I can think of McCain endorsing Romney is the fear of the social conservatives. The primary has come down to establishment Republicans versus social conservatives. Social conservatives DO hold grudges.
It is the social and evangelical Republicans that so intensely oppose Romney. McCain's endorse adds proof positive that Romney is both a moderate and establishment insider.
The only reason I can think of McCain endorsing Romney is the fear of the social conservatives. The primary has come down to establishment Republicans versus social conservatives. Social conservatives DO hold grudges.