Rule of Republican Politics: A smiling and bold conservative wins, a country clubber or other type of Republican loses.

Ya’ gotta be a Happy Warrior and a Conservative.

Now, Senator McCain may defy this, with the aid of a Happy Warrior, Sarah Palin, and because of who he is. As Jerry Pournelle put it, if I remember right, McCain is a country clubber, but unlike them, he keeps his word, and he’s made promises.

So…

Try to imitate Palin as much as you can, in your own way, Senator McCain.

And don’t be afraid, the polls always say the R’s are going to lose until they win.