Just came from listening to sublime writer Mark Steyn speak and
the mood in the room reflected that of CPAC in general after the
Romney pullout.
It's like a pin has pierced the balloon of hope that many held
out here and gloom seems to be settling in. Many traveled far to
get here in an effort to maybe hold McCain's feet to the fire in
running to the right. Now that he's the de facto candidate, his
promises will surely be looked upon as more hollow than they would
have been otherwise.