where did I ever claim to be intelligent?
"and did not pander to the religious right or special interest groups to the extent other Republicans did in the 2000 election. "
For the 2000 election I agree. Since then, you are very wrong indeed and must be "very inattentive to real news not to notice" McCain flapping whichever way the breeze blows. His "personal beliefs" are now "I think this might get me votes" beliefs.
Dont buy the hype. Get out and read a little more before waffling on something you obviously only have a vague conventional wisdom idea about.