"There will be a clear cut idealogical difference between McCain and the Democratic candidate that should swing in McCain's favor."

While this was true in 2004, how can it be true now, with the majority of Americans wanting to get out of the war, while McCain consistently talks about staying in Iraq and even muses constantly about "other wars" that are coming? It can't be strong to be out of step with 60+% of the American public on arguably the most important single issue of this election.