The McCain Obituary How He Lost Himself Then The Election

From reporter w/ best access to McCain: "John McCain, the politician, seemed to be on the verge of outflanking John McCain, the man....

But for me, he lost the election when he picked Palin, because he lost the last vestige of his former self."

Link:
http://www.esquire.com/history-of-mccain-for-president-110508