Mccain was more or less nominated by the main-stream media.
The Economy IS a big issue for many people along with our borders, but if the majority of republicans really believed that they would have went overwhelmingly for Romney who is a little more experienced with such matters. Most Republicans were vastly undecided until it was all too late.
Those who think Illegal immigration has nothing to do with the economy, you're mistaken. Illegal Immigration impacts the economy and more.
Here's some information regarding that impact, note the right side of the page:
NumbersUSA
I just hope we keep the economy and the borders in mind in 2012, my guess is we WILL because I only see things getting worse and nothing getting done between now and then.
Just $0.02 from a young conservative.