What Some Conservatives Hoped For From McCain

RealClearPolitics.com - How the Party of Lincoln was Left Behind on Civil Rights

There is undoubtedly a civil war going within the Republican Party at the moment. This article from a right-leaning publication helps explain why and also gives historical context for both the Democratic and Republican parties. This article also makes it clear why the Republican brand is suffering and why McCain's campaign has drawn criticism not only from liberals but also from conservatives. Written earlier this summer, this article comes from a time not so long ago when many Republicans hoped that McCain was going to restore the party to its roots as the party of Lincoln. The contrast between these hopes and the reality of the McCain/Palin campaign today is striking to say the least.