Desperation

Now, clearly, McCain's "suspension" of his campaign is a cynical and desperate ploy. But it's also an extremely odd thing to happen in a presidential race. Why not put Palin in charge of the campaign while he heads off to Washington? Oh right... if she can't step in to lead the campaign, obviously she couldn't step in as president.

It's one step short of using a crisis to suspend the election itself. Would the G.O.P. stoop so low to keep their hold on power?